Animal Care Technician II

Animal Care Technician IIThe Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, several scientific research cores, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.The Rodent Models Core at the Waisman Center is essential to the success of research that uses rodent models for the study of normal and abnormal development and degeneration of the nervous system. It is responsible for the care, feeding and record-keeping related to the use of mice and rats on biomedical research projects and the maintenance of specific rodent models of developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases.The Animal Care Technician II will be part of a team of animal care technicians that work collectively to provide the highest level of care to the facility's laboratory rodents, as well as communicate relevant health concerns to veterinary staff.Key Job Responsibilities:Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and suppliesPrepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specificationsObserves animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote researchCollects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and researchMaintains organization of and updates records related to research proceduresInspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operationCompensation:$20/hr minimum; Salary is negotiable and will be based on education, experience and skills. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts and retirement benefits.Required Qualifications:At least one year of experience with responsible care and use of animals in a research setting.Knowledge of acceptable animal husbandry practices and procedures.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to read and understand various animal care protocols and standard operating procedures.Ability to accurately record animal health observations, environmental conditions, and daily maintenance logs.The ability to learn safety rules and precautions necessary to maintain animal health.Preferred Qualifications:American Association for laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level.Education:High School Diploma preferred.Additional Information:The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.A Criminal Background Check will be performed.The successful applicant will be required to complete HIPAA training and receive certification upon hire and annually thereafter.How to Apply:Please click the Apply Now box to start the application process. Please upload the following documents:A current resume or CV highlighting your experience, training, and/or credentials relevant to the position.A cover letter describing your interest in the position, summarizing your relevant experience, and explaining how your background aligns with the requirements of the role.Please note, there will only be one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field. Applications submitted without both documents may still be considered, but both a cover letter and resume are required to guarantee consideration.Professional references will be requested of all final candidates.Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.