Animal Lab Technician

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Animal Lab Technician 494518 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States Center for Biomedical Research Laboratory Support Full-time Staff Closing on: Apr 11 2024 Salary/Position Classification $17.
40+ Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) 40 hours per week 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability: No Purpose of Position This position ensures that the husbandry procedures according to the National Research Council “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" are properly performed.
The animal care technician provides all levels of services ranging from custodial duties, preparation and sanitation of equipment involved in housing, animal husbandry duties, as well as technical assistance to researchers.
This position is responsible for caring and maintaining experimental animals, observing animal behaviors and monitoring animal health status.
They oversee animal breeding colonies as well as monitor the Sentinel mice used in the health monitoring program.
Successful teamwork depends upon reliability, interdependency among co-workers and good communication.
CBR staff are responsible for the Center for Biomedical Research (CBR), the CBR2 Vivarium located at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the BRCF located in Columbia Hall.
Animals must be properly cared for 365 days per year; therefore, this position sometimes requires the individual to work during weekends, emergencies, and closures.
Duties & Responsibilities Administers Animal Care Program Provide animal care in line with requirements in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (The Guide) and IACUC-approved research protocols, including preparing and monitoring special diets, monitoring water consumption, and monitoring animal health throughout their time in the facility.
Monitor animal rooms to ensure they are appropriate for the safety of research animals.
Monitor individually ventilated cage (IVC) racks to ensure racks are operating normally.
Provide specialty care for animals as needed based upon protocols Serve on call on weekends and after hours based on a rotating scheduled.
Prepare and sanitize equipment used in animal housing and husbandry.
Administer Diagnostic and Disease Surveillance Treatment Program Assist in medical treatment of animals Record Keeping Responsible for recording all pertinent data from breeding colonies including: Litter sizes, date of birth, sex, etc.
Accurately record daily inventory of animals Breeding Colonies Observe pregnant dams and report unusual signs/behavior.
Notify investigator upon litter delivery.
Observation/maintenance of animal neonatal care.
Maintain animal weaning Foster animals as needed including choosing foster mom to give pups the best chance of survival.
Communicate in a professionalism manner and have excellent teamwork.
Required Competencies Must be dependable and have an excellent attendance record Strong emphasis will be placed on the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task while working under time constraints Must take the initiative to work independently as well as part of a team Respectfulness, cooperation, and following orders are imperative Must have strong communication skills Must have strong observational skills Must be punctual, dependable, honest, and trustworthy Understanding of the need for the use of animals in biomedical research, and empathy and compassion towards research animals Minimum Requirements Associate degree or three years of directly related work experience or combination of education and work experience Experience utilizing Microsoft - Excel, word Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with and/or have experience in a laboratory setting Experience with handling mice and rats To Apply Submit a resume and cover letter showing how you meet each required qualification, any preferred qualifications, and competencies.
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.
Position Benefits Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification.
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