Animal Attendant II, Animal Resources Center

Animal Attendant II, Animal Resources CenterThe Animal Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin covers approx. 150,000 sq. ft. of research animal space. The Animal Resources Center is responsible for managing three centralized animal facilities as well as some of the smaller satellite locations.UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:100% employer-paid basic medical coverageRetirement contributionsPaid vacation and sick timePaid holidaysPlease visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.PurposeWe are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Animal Attendant II. In this role, you will provide support to the ARC animal care mission, directly contributing to discoveries that improve lives through research.ResponsibilitiesProvides animal husbandry and care for all species housed in all ARC facilities, as needed, to assist when facilities are understaffed. Provides cross-campus support by fulfilling assigned job responsibilities in all ARC vivaria, as needed, to ensure consistent coverage during staff absences or fluctuations in animal census. Provides animal husbandry to all ARC-managed species, including USDA-covered large animals, other USDA-covered species, rodents, and aquatics. Cleans cages, pens, and animal quarters. Sanitizes animal rooms, equipment, and facilities to prevent infections and disease. Maintains accurate records of room/equipment cleans.Completes all required documentation, including per diem sheets, checklists, animal records, and files.Serves as a backup for cagewash staff and operates cagewash equipment as needed.May work without onsite supervision on weekends and University holidays as required.Performs routine maintenance checks on equipment and reports any equipment that requires repairs or maintenance. Maintains accurate records of equipment checks.Sets up and coming animal deliveries. Receives, identifies, and houses newly arrived animals. Verifies animal deliveries against order documentation and submits delivery documentation to supervisor.Transfers or transports rodents, feed, and bedding materials to their specified room.Participates in training and continued education activities as provided by the ARC and required by federal guidelines and accreditation standards. Interacts and communicated effectively with ARC staff and University of Texas at Austin research staff. Attends meetings as needed to improve skills and knowledge or as required by management.Prepares or mixes feed according to specific instructions. Tracks inventory of feed supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies need re-stocking.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience in animal care.Experience learning new skills and application of that training to assigned tasks and responsibilities.Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and meticulous when completing tasks.Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a high-stakes environment.Ability to understand policy, procedure, and regulations regarding care for lab animalsAbility to safely lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.Applicant must successfully pass the WorkSteps physical abilities test.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsAmerican Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Certification.Previous experience working in a research vivarium.Relevant degree in a related field.Salary Range$41,000Working ConditionsUsual research or laboratory animal facility.Use of protective clothing is required and furnished.Contact with a variety of animals that may bite or scratch.Possible exposure to animal bites, diseases, allergens and bio-hazards.May work around chemical fumes, biohazards or chemicals.May work in all weather conditionsMay work in extreme temperaturesUse of manual dexterityClimbing of stairs & laddersLifting and movingWork hours and shifts may vary and are subject to change with advance notice when possible.Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work to meet essential operational standards.Required MaterialsPlease mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.Resume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Letter of interest