Animal Husbandry Technician I - LAR

Under Team Leader supervision, the Animal Husbandry Technician performs routine husbandry, janitorial, and cage cleaning procedures related to the care and use of laboratory animals. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) management, including veterinarians. This position needs to possess basic computer skills, be able to follow written and verbal instructions, learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct animal health observations. Complete animal care assignments according to standard operating procedures.
• Feed and water animals. Receive and identify animals using appropriate methods.
• Handle and restrain animals. Wean animals.
• Monitor environmental parameters.
• Record information on the cage cards and check sheets.
• Complete forms and sends email notifications to investigators.
• Submit cage orders.
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.
• Disinfect animal rooms and support areas.
• Organize and clean storage areas.
• Follow established health and safety procedures.
• Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.
• Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.

Work Environment

• Move 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator as needed.
• Must be able and willing to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED

Work Experience: Relevant work experience may substitute for education.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.

Skills: Customer service skills. Multitasking, time management and organizational skills. Communication skills.

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Pay Range

$21.09 - $28.47 (Hourly)

Application Instructions

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Animal-Husbandry-Technician-I---LAR_JR008647 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR008647. Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position.