Laboratory Animal Tech Trainee, Animal Resources Program
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Job Location:
Wake Forest, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 28
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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$18.85 - $28.30Our program is searching for dedicated individuals to fulfill the husbandry and care duties of Laboratory Animal Technicians (starting as trainees) so we can work together to meet the mission and service responsibilities of our program. We have multiple campuses serving multiple animal species including non-human primates.
JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision learn to perform general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment. Incumbent must successfully complete structured training within eight to eighteen months to be retained in classification and/or promoted to a Laboratory Animal Technician. This position is considered essential personnel for lab animal care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or recognized equivalent required. Relevant animal work in a professional or farm setting desired.
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION
Valid drivers license required.
American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level preferred but not required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Feed water and dispense bedding for all animal species according to specific requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Distinguish between different varieties of animal food and bedding.
Observe animals and recognize signs of illness discomfort and/or distress. Alert veterinary staff to animals condition.
Maintain sanitary animal housing equipment and facility according to SOPs to achieve a state of functional readiness.
Monitor environment of animal facility and complete building/room log sheets and or report daily tasks and conditions in electronic system.
Assemble animal cage equipment and observe equipment for evidence of needed repairs.
Safely handle all animal species while maintaining proper identification and location.
Complete and document animal census on a weekly basis.
Communicate pertinent information to clinical supervisory and management personnel verbally.
Provide species specific environmental enrichment items according to schedules.
Read review and follow all SOPs associated with position and campus specific procedures.
Complete American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Learning Library training modules associated with Wake Forest Track for this position along with the campus specific modules.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to operate routine animal care and use equipment (e.g. tunnel washer rack washer bulk sterilizer)
Ability to communicate effectively; ability to perform necessary documentation and recordkeeping
Ability to utilize simple computer skills (e.g. email training modules)
Ability to work as part of a team
Good time-management skills
Good interpersonal/human relations skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules.
Work also includes:
possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors
exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens
exposure to animals that can inflict bites kick or scratch
bending and lifting of cages feed and bedding
the need to lift push or pull heavy objects
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Bending and lifting of cages feed and bedding
The need to lift push or pull heavy objects
Negative tests for active tuberculosis
Color vision
Our CommitmenttoYou:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation health outcomes consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology neurosciences oncology pediatrics and rehabilitation as well as organ transplants burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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