SPEC:  ANIMAL TECHNICIAN I
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                       Schematic Code:  ST32
                                                       Class Code:      7872
                                                       Established:     11/2/67
                                                       Revised:         4/24/74
                                                       Title Changed:   --


                                   ANIMAL TECHNICIAN I


                                        DEFINITION

           Under close supervision, in a training capacity, to learn to provide
           care for a variety of laboratory animals to maintain animal quarters;
           and to do other related work.


                              DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

           The class of Animal Technician I is primarily a training class.
           Assignments involve elementary animal care accompanied with
           observation, study, and training.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           Performs routine feeding and watering of laboratory animals; cleans
           animal cages and equipment; applies basic principles of sanitation
           and disinfection; prepares reports and animal identification records;
           observes and learns to test for normal health behavior in laboratory
           animals; learns basic systems of biology, including structure and
           function of organ systems, sexing of animals, gestation periods,
           weaning ages; and keeps animal resource facilities clean and in
           accord with approved procedures.


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of:  Basic record-keeping methods.

           Ability to:  Follow written directions, perform simple mathematical
           computation; learn methods of animal care; learn basic principles of
           sanitation, disinfection, and personal hygiene.  Capacity to learn
           and follow strict procedures in accord with advanced laboratory
           methods.


                             SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

           Keen interest in animals; freedom from symptoms of allergy associated
           with or attributed to the presence of animals; restraint and concern
           in the handling of laboratory animals; willingness to work rotating
           shifts, weekends, and holidays.