"Animal Technician Senior"

Provide for the daily care and handling of laboratory animals

Identify clinical and behavioral signs of illness in animals and report accordingly

Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Assurance Standards

Schedule location could vary daily within and across multiple buildings

Ability to function independently and also positively in a team setting

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Provide mentoring and training support to new animal technicians

Assist animal care supervisor with administrative team functions

Ability to handle complex details required to perform specific tasks

Perform tasks in rooms that require additional training and high skill level of animal care and facility knowledge such as hazard containment, immune compromised housing, and advanced breeding techniques

Participate in advanced training to ensure comprehension of animal care SOPs for all species

Package and organize tissue samples for shipment to internal or external laboratories

Assist Veterinary Technician staff in routine animal treatments and reports

This position requires considerable use of arms and legs and activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and the handling of materials which at times weigh as much as 50 pounds

Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 1,000 pounds

Must be able to work at a level of 8" above the floor and up to 6' to 7' above the floor

Must be able to perform repetitive motions over extended periods of time

Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal by-products, and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time

Final candidates will be asked to demonstrate their ability to perform certain aspects of the job

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of degrees, licenses, certifications

Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents

Position is considered critical staff under University Reduced Operations’ definition

Annual influenza vaccination or proof of exemption may be required

Other duties as assigned

High School diploma and at least 2 years of paid animal experience (with 1 year in a laboratory animal setting), or an equivalent combination of certification, education or experience providing animal care

Certification of American Association for Laboratory Animal Science - Certified Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)

Certification of American Association for Laboratory Animal Science - Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) within 6 months of being eligible

Advanced knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in animal care and laboratory activities

Advanced knowledge of animal research and breeding procedures and practices

Some knowledge of the principles of medical asepsis

Experience working with rodents or providing daily care to laboratory animals is highly desirable

Skills that demonstrate the ability to communicate in a professional, positive, and helpful manner with coworkers, management and research community

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Full time/40 hrs weekly/Day shift/Some weekends and Holidays