"Breeding Core I"

Job Summary

This full-time, University Staff (unclassified) Breeding Core I position will provide routine and specialized care for a wide variety of species of large and small laboratory animals which are used by scientists for biomedical research and education in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Breeder Core I changes and/or cleans soiled animal cages and/or pens, feeding devices and watering devices.
• Assists the Breeding Core Lead with various colony management tasks as requested.
• Updates and utilizes breeding database as required.
• Communicates with assigned labs or asks lead/supervisor for assistance when needed.
• Problem solves breeding concerns when issues arise.
• Completes breeding summaries and census as required.
• Cleans/sanitizes at regular intervals direct and indirect animal contact surfaces by washing with appropriate detergents/disinfectants.
• Collects soiled animal bedding and other wastes and transports to designated waste disposal sites (i.e. cage wash room or dumpster).
• Procures animal feed, bedding and supplies from appropriate support areas and transports to required use site.
• Evaluate the basic health status of animals and reports abnormalities to the appropriate personnel.
• Weighs, administers medications, breeds, records breeding status data information, euthanizes, restrains, tags, snips, weans, footpad tattoos and transports laboratory animals as directed by lead, supervisor or, veterinarian.
• Records daily animal care activities on room check-sheets, enters work activities into database, contacts appropriate personnel regarding dead/sick animals via software, e-mail or phone.
• Scans cage cards to record animal census in the animal rooms and posts reports on a weekly basis.
• Selects, prepares, dispenses and utilizes hazardous chemicals and disinfectants according to manufacturer’s instructions in cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, racks, cages and pens and animal support areas.
• Operates mechanical equipment such as floor buffers, high pressure washers, laundry equipment, and environmental monitoring equipment for cleaning/sanitizing purposes.
• Cleans/sanitizes/disinfects animal holding rooms, procedure rooms, and support rooms.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

CU Denver | Anschutz is an AAALAC-accredited, OLAW assured institution that is in the top 25 of NIH-funded universities. We provide veterinary care for a wide variety of species and areas of research. We value teamwork, personal well-being, high standards of animal care, teaching, and service to the university and national field.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan options, Dental: Multiple plan options, Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision, Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay, Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year, Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours), Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual), Holiday Days: 10/year, Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses, ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service. There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility. Substitution: College coursework in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, or a related field of study related to the work assignment may substitute year-for-year for the general experience. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to exchange and collect information and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.
• Ability to enter data in a database.
• Ability to handle rodents.
• Knowledge of an animal research facility.
• Ability to maintain an activity log.
• Ability to work with complex machinery.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Mechanical ability.
• Physical ability.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A Cover Letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. 2. Three references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to: Maria Montero, Maria.Montero@CUAnschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until July 29, 2025. Those who do not apply by that date will not be considered for the role.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as $44,000 - $46,000. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.