Laboratory Animal Technician - Veterinary Resources

Job Description The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to join itshusbandry team. Under general supervision, the selected candidatecoordinates the day to day activities of a laboratory animalfacility. This position functions as a lead worker and oversees thecare and treatment of animals to ensure compliance with federalrules and regulations and appropriateness to research conducted.This position may be used in one or all types of BiosafetyLaboratories (BSL) ranging from level 1 to 3 environments.

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NOTE: This is a husbandry animal caretaker position withinVeterinary Resources. Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit(Union). Responsibilities Determines work priorities, plans, and schedules; assigns andreviews work; conducts hands-on training of animal carepersonnel. Observes, identifies, and reports animal health relatedproblems. Coordinates animal care activities with other staff. Assists with the evaluation, maintenance, and monitoring of thehealth of laboratory animals. May assist with the breeding ofanimals and other activities to maintain animal rooms. Provides husbandry support as required by standard operatingprocedures, such as ensuring appropriate feeding and watering ofanimals, cleaning and changing cages, preparing special diets, andmaintaining proper temperature, light, and humidity levels. Handles animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes followingestablished policies and procedures. Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal care, census,breeding, etc. Receives, inspects, and stocks supplies such as animal feed andbedding. Assists in maintaining inventory. Coordinates with general maintenance for repairs and regulatesthe lighting, ventilation, temperature and humidity levels of theanimal room environment. Sterilizes cages, instruments and equipment. Note: Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is toprovide a representative summary of the major duties andresponsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other relatedduties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may varybased upon departmental needs. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: One (1) year in a laboratory animal facilitysupporting a research project similar to the type being recruitedfor. Other: Except for qualifications established by law,additional related experience and formal education in which one hasgained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for fullperformance of the work of the job class may be substituted for theeducation or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with30 college credits being equivalent to one year ofexperience. Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment: Candidates selected for employmentmay be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations todetermine ability to perform the job. Certification by the AmericanAssociation for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as a LaboratoryAnimal Technician may be required. Biosafety Laboratory Level 3have additional guidelines specific to working in BSL3 environmentsrequiring the receipt of BSL3 training, ability to demonstratedproficiency in BSL3 practice and techniques, and participate inmedical surveillance. May be required to have current tetanusand/or diphtheria shots. Incumbents may be required to obtain ameasles titer or vaccine and annual TB tests dependent on assignedspecies. About Us The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s publichealth, law, and human services university. Six professionalschools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer themajority of health care, human services, and law professionaldegrees in Maryland each year. Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’svoice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill inthe communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a publicuniversity and constituent institution of the University System ofMaryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physicallywithin the State of Maryland. UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. 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