Animal Resources Technologist I, Animal Resources Center

Animal Resources Technologist I, Animal Resources Center

The 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 coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The Animal Resources Technologist I will provide veterinary technical support for research, clinical, anesthesia, and surgical procedures critical for the care and use of research animals.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Responding to health concerns and performing health assessment and observation for signs of disease or illness in rodents as well as a wide range of other species.
• Maintenance of medical records.
• Administration of treatments/medication under the supervision of the veterinarian.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Provision of hands-on training for research staff under the supervision of the veterinarian.
• Anesthesia and surgical support for researchers and veterinary staff.
• Cleaning and maintaining surgical suites and clinical supplies.
• Sterilization of instruments and surgical pack preparation.
• Documentation and other records for the veterinary group.
• Collection and preparation of diagnostic samples to maintain health of existing colonies.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED.
• Ability to maintain detailed medical records and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a laboratory animal facility or veterinarian clinic.
• Experience in animal anesthesia.
• Certification through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science OR registered Veterinarian Technician (RVT) license.
• Experience as a Veterinarian Technician or Health Technologist.
• Experience with lab animals; handling, dosing, and anesthesia.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$46,000

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.