Animal Technician I - Shimadzu Inst Research Technol

University of Texas at Arlington

  • Arlington, TX
  • $31,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
To provide animal husbandry for the humane care and treatment of all research animals in the central UT Arlington Animal Care Facility and remote satellite facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform daily (some weekend and holiday work will be required) animal health checks and report any abnormal animal conditions to the veterinary technician and facility manager.
  • Change animal caging, to include feed and water, according to Standard of Procedures (SOP) and/or specific approved protocols and the schedule established by the floor supervisor.
  • Clean and sanitizes animal facility, equipment, and assigned rooms according to SOP's.
  • Maintain daily animal census sheets, room equipment and status form sheets, and other forms requested by the facility manager.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by the facility manager.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED with one (1) year of experience in the care of animals in a laboratory facility.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge and understanding of, along with the ability to meet and exceed, the AWA, OLAW, and USDA guidelines.
  • Willingness to work in an animal research facility and provide superior customer service to research staff working in the facility.
  • Ability to read and follow all SOP's and Quality Assurance Standards.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to consistently complete respective tasks.
  • Solid capacity for teamwork and collaboration.
  • Must be able to lift a maximum of 50lbs; bend, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
  • Work is performed mostly in an animal laboratory facility setting.
  • Working conditions may involve disagreeable elements.
  • Prolonged standing, lifting and stooping.
  • Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required.
  • Some exposure to bio-chemicals and microbes.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC RequirementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
ADA AccommodationsThe University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email .

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