Animal Technician
Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Description: University of Utah is at present recruited Animal Technician right now, this position will be placed in Utah. More details about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. External Posting
Pay Rate Range
12.02 to 21.63
Close Date
NOTE: May close at anytime.
05/17/2013
Open Until Filled
NOTE: May close at anytime.
No !
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Assists in setting up quarantined and biocontainment environments or facilities. Performs animal husbandry activities including observing, feeding, watering, sanitizing, handling animals and monitoring care areas consistent with State, Federal and University regulations. Maintains and records animal care and animal room information. Communicates animal conditions to appropriate staff. Trains entry level staff. Administrates medication to animals and collects biological samples to calculate doses and perform diagnostic techniques under the direction of the veterinarian. Performs routine animal physical examinations. Prepares animal for surgery including performing local and general anesthesia for routine care procedures. Provides post-operative care. Performs animal identification techniques such as tattoo, ear punch, avid chip and tags. Records food, medication, supply and equipment distribution and ensures inventory i! s rotated. Recommends purchases to immediate supervisor. Perfo! rms animal euthanasia as directed. May be responsible for specialized areas of laboratory animal care including maintenance and care of transgenic colonies, necropsy and special diagnostic procedures. May coordinate the acquisition, processing, transportation and final disposition of research animals. May assist Principal Investigators in their specific research needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of laboratory animal experience and Laboratory Animal ( LAT ) certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science ( AALAS ) within three months of hire required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Bachelor’s degree in Science with LAT certification preferred. Specialized training in necropsy, genetic colonies and diagnostic procedures; and the ability to move up to 50 pounds may be required in some areas.
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Additional Information !
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/ TDD ), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions Summary
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This position starts available on: Sat, 11 May 2013 01:21:12 GMT