The Neural Systems Laboratory httpnslisrumdedu located at the University of Maryland at College Park is seeking a highly capable and responsible animal care specialist to oversee animal research projects and some laboratory management duties This full time position will provide an opportunity to work closely with talented predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers investigating how the brain processes and perceives sound Essential Duties The animal care specialist will support research staff and be responsible for various animal care taking responsibilities including Provide animal care including handling and husbandry for research animals especially ferrets Overseeing animal care protocol maintenance and compliance Facilitating training of new researchers on animal care and handling Preparation and assistance with anesthesia and surgical procedures Maintaining supply inventory and requesting supplies through the UMD purchasing system Maintaining animal care logs Other duties associated with animal care and normal laboratory function Due to the nature of the work within a research laboratory this position may require attendance on some weekends holidays or during emergency conditions such as inclement weather Additional weekday overtime may be occasionally required