Laboratory Animal Technician

Work Schedule Hours per week: 40. Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; overtime, weekends, and holidays occasionally. Benefits Professional training opportunities, exclusive retail and dining discounts, childcare savings, campus event discounts, comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, health, life, and retirement plans. Position Summary The Laboratory Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care of research animals, including cage cleaning and sanitation, animal observation, handling and restraint, treatments, investigator support/communication, facility maintenance, and working with USDA species. Emergency duties are required during adverse weather or other emergency situations. Weekend and holiday work is required occasionally on a rotating basis. Responsibilities Daily care of research animals: cage cleaning and sanitation, observation, handling and restraint, and treatments. Provide investigator support and maintain communication. Facility maintenance and upkeep. Work with USDA species. Perform emergency duties during adverse weather or other emergencies. Work weekend and holiday shifts on a rotating basis. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Animal technician training. Experience in a laboratory animal setting. Working knowledge of breeding, weaning, and record-keeping. Certification by AALAS at the ALAT level or higher (strongly preferred). Special Physical/Mental Requirements Ability to move/lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation. Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting. Position/Schedule Requirements Exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Exposure to hazardous materials. Laboratory duties. Occasional overtime. Occasional weekend work. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr