Animal Care Attendant

Animal Care Attendant

Division: Center for Comparative Medicine

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $29,414 - $32,067

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) ensures the health and well-being of research animals at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. This position provides routine husbandry and animal care for laboratory animals in a safe, humane, and sanitary manner using appropriate equipment and established procedures. Care staff are responsible for attending monthly all staff meetings, facility staff meetings, TAR trainings, and reviewing CCM SOPs as required. Standard hours are Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm. Weekend and holiday work is required, on a rotational basis, as CCM is operational 365 days a year. Coverage during weather related storms may be required, as the need arises.

Job Duties

• Feeds and waters animals according to CCM schedules and instructions.
• Performs daily health checks on animals.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, per SOPs.
• Maintains a clean environment including: sanitizing rooms, equipment and hallways.
• Learns and assists in animal census and other required documentation.
• Handles and transports animals and bedding material.
• Maintains supplies in animal rooms including feed, caging, and equipment for daily use.
• Completes husbandry logs.
• Follows and ensures compliance as it relates to animal welfare, laws, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer literacy to perform daily duties.

This position requires long periods of standing, lifting/carrying/pulling of 20-50lbs.

Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 26546