Animal Care Technician I or Animal Care Technician II
Animal Care Technician I or Animal Care Technician II
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Job Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Animal Care Technician IJob Duties:
Looking for a job working with research animals We offer a rewarding career with a flexible work environment. Animal Care staff provide routine and specialized animal husbandry and facility maintenance. We offer additional hourly pay for all 3 levels of AALAS certification and overtime opportunities. If you are passionate about animals supportive of biomedical research and want to learn how you can play a critical role within BRMS we invite you to apply for this position. Experience is welcomed but not necessary as we provide on the job training you need.
This position will function independently and be knowledgeable in animal handling of multiple species. This position will be responsible for performing routine and specialized animal husbandry tasks and general facility maintenance for Biomedical Research Model Services (BRMS). These duties include general animal husbandry feeding and watering animals monitoring animal room environments cleaning primary and secondary enclosures receiving animals transporting animals restraining and handling animals reporting sick and injured animals general facility maintenance and housekeeping. ACT positions interact with investigators and veterinary staff as required. Other duties to be assigned by the supervisor.
- The work schedule will be Monday-Friday 7am - 3:30pm. Occasional holiday work may be required. Scheduled days and start time may be negotiable.
- This position requires work to be completed onsite at a designated campus work location.
- Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the responsibilities in this job posting are for the Animal Care Technician I title. An Animal Care Technician II will perform tasks more independently and collect samples from animals and administer medications injections and treatments according to the established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research.
- Successful candidates will address the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities in their cover letter:
- Planning organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assists with preparing food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
- Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
- Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
- Observes animal behavior performs basic animal care and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals to support research and teaching
- Inventories cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health Biomedical Research Model Services Animal Care
Biomedical Research Model Services is here to assist researchers in making significant discoveries in biological and medical science while ensuring the health and well-being of all animals in our care. Our goal is to maintain facilities and provide services and care that exceed the standards of regulatory and funding agencies. We strive to create a safe and welcoming workplace.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $18.00/hour but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer.
Required Qualifications:
- Physical ability to sit stand bend reach squat twist and push carts bedding feed bags and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Proficient computer skills emailing website experience and experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 6 months of animal care experience.
- Knowledge of acceptable animal husbandry procedures.
- Familiarity with University requirements concerning Responsible Use and Care of Animals in Research and Training and the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
- Knowledge of animal health records maintenance and ability to perform animal health checks.
- AALAS Certification
Education:
H.S. Diploma Preferred.
How to Apply:
You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position including transfers of sponsorship and TN selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
Contact Information:
Kelly Rose
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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.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings click here.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
