Research Animal Technician I

Job Title Research Animal Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Dentistry Research

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.78 hourly

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The College of Dentistry is looking for an Research Animal Technician I to serve in the Dentistry Research department. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Proposed Salary: $17.78 hourly

Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Responsibilities

Animal Species Care

• Performs routine handling, cleaning, grooming, feeding, and watering of conventional and specific pathogen free (SPF) research animal species.

• Observes animals daily to assess health, environmental conditions, and monitors animals for impact of research.

Lab Cleaning and Maintenance

• Follows established protocols and procedures and ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning quality assurance and laboratory animal care and use

• Performs routine husbandry duties for conventional and specific pathogen free research animal colonies.

• Maintains lab, storage areas, research animal care areas and treatment rooms daily including sweeping and mopping floors, sanitizing equipment and instruments according to established procedures and documents activities

Equipment and Supplies Management

• Receives and verifies shipments against purchase orders, and other documents; stores animal feed and supplies in a neat and orderly manner; rotates feed as required to ensure freshness; monitors feed supplies to ensure adequate availability.

• Performs routine maintenance and/or basic mechanical repair to mobile caging, racks, tables, and automatic watering equipment.

• Transports animals, caging equipment, bulk feed, and bedding materials.

Data Management

• Records daily observations of animals and environmental parameters and reports any issues.

• Maintains animal histories and other pertinent records as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six months of related experience in laboratory animal care or other related laboratory upkeep experience

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Successful completion of any CMP Laboratory Animal Science Course within first year in position.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than six months of experience in laboratory animal care or other related laboratory upkeep experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of animal care and safety processes.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.