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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Office of laboratory Animal Resources (OLAR)
Job Title: Operations Lead
Position #:Requisition #: 36166
Job Summary:
The field of Laboratory Animal Management requires a specialized knowledge of the operations of a highly technical research environment. There are numerous laws regulations and policies that must be adhered to such as the Animal Welfare Regulations PHS Policy Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and IACUC policies. In addition the cage wash and dock areas have specialized equipment serving the facility. This position will report to the Operations Supervisor for the Office of Laboratory Animal Resources (OLAR). The individual is expected to act as a lead technician that may assist with training employees audit work areas and assist supervisors with daily adjustments in work assignments including assisting with coordinating the day to day work in OLAR facilities in the areas of the cage wash docks and auxiliary areas of OLAR run facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
This fulltime University Staff (unclassified) Operations Technician II (Lead) position provides routine and specialized care and support for a wide variety of species of large and small laboratory animals which are part of studies performed by scientists for biomedical research and education in the Schools of Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy and Nursing at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Denver Anschutz). The Operations Technician II Lead position will act as a lead technician that will assist with the completion as well as the daily adjustment of duties in the auxiliary support areas procedure rooms and cage wash of all vivariums that are run by OLAR on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This position will work to perform stocking and inventory control of all personal protective equipment general use supplies laundry caging equipment and cleaning supplies. This position will ensure appropriate trash removal from the facility. This position may be responsible for the coordination of the removal sorting weighing and preparation of carcasses for pickup by the appropriate disposal vendor. This position will work with coworkers on large facility projects throughout the facilities. This position may procure animal feed bedding and supplies from appropriate support areas and transport to required sites and may operate a University vehicle. This position will clean sanitize and autoclave animal cages and equipment/supplies and prepare such for distribution/reuse. This position will work with large washing units and may drain tanks check and clean filters on index and rack washers and other equipment clean/maintain conveyor systems or other mechanical equipment as well as use chemical cleaning agents in their dilute and concentrated form. This position may assist with interviews for new hires.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.
Why Join Us:
CU Denver Anschutz is an AAALACaccredited OLAW assured institution that is in the top 25 of NIHfunded universities. We provide veterinary care for a wide variety of species and areas of research. We value teamwork personal wellbeing high standards of animal care teaching and service to the university and national field. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit: Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
- Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.
- Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills in English with additional languages desired.
- Computer skills that include experience with email word processing and entering data into a database.
- Ability to handle animal carcasses used in research
- Knowledge/experience in an animal research facility
- Ability to maintain activity logs
- Experience operating and maintaining complex machinery
- Knowledge of different waste streams.
- Experience with inventory tracking
- Experience in a lead role.
- Ability to work in a team environment prioritize plan organize and multitask assignments
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be willing and able to sit stoop kneel and balance on an occasional basis with or without accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to lift carry push and pull up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis with or without accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on a constant basis with or without accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to stand walk climb stairs crouch and squat on a frequent basis with or without accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to type/enter data on an occasional basis with or without accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to bend and reach above shoulders on a constant basis with or without accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to use peripheral vision near and far vision and depth perception on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to use hearing and verbal communication on a constant basis.
- Must be willing and able to work around chemicals/solvents infectious agents radioactive agents and work in hazardous conditions.
- Must be willing and able to work around noise and vibrations.
- Must be willing and able to walk on uneven surfaces and work in small confined spaces.
- Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment/vehicles and work around machinery.
- Must be willing and able to wear appropriate respiratory and hearing protection.
- Must be willing and able to euthanize rodents and work with dead animal carcasses.
- Must possess and maintain a current valid State of Colorado Drivers License by the time of hire.
- Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts weekends and holidays.
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
1. A Cover Letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
2. Three references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address.
Questions should be directed to: Maria Montero
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration apply by February 25 2024.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as $47500 $50500.
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
