"Animal Science Working Husbandry Tech - LAR - JR009033"

Job Description Summary: The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) animal resources are comprised of ~100,000 gross assigned sq. ft. in 4 buildings located on the KUMC campus in Kansas City, KS. The entire centralized animal care program at KUMC was fully accredited by the Association for Accreditation and Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) in 1992 and has maintained its accreditation since that time. Laboratory Animal Resources has grown to employ 35 persons and provide services for over 100 investigators and 500 research staff. Under Team Leader supervision, 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 veterinarian. 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.

Job Description:

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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Multitasking, time management and organizational skills.
• Communication skills.

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

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Rate Type: Hourly

Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range: $21.09 - $28.47