Animal Care Technician I

Animal Care Technician I Med-NeurobiologyProvides animal care to laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations and basic medical treatments. Performs cage cleaning and facility sanitization procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains timely and accurate documentation. The Systems Neuroscience Animal Research Lab (SNARL) Animal Care Technician I will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will provide food, water, and enrichment, perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment, and room, complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments, procedures, and unique diets and maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment function. Duties also include facility support tasks including laundering scrubs, performing general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, stocking supply areas, and assisting with cage wash operations. The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills, be available to work weekends and holidays and pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks. Vaccinations, and TB testing is required. Physical Effort Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, push/pull heavy equipment. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Animal Care Technician I Job Family Research Job Sub-Family Animal Research Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and / or experience requirement. Work Schedule Tuesday- Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), Off Tuesday, Wednesday Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter