Animal Care Technician — 7AM–4PM, Research Facility

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); In loco; USD 31.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas State University is seeking an Animal Care Technician to oversee the upkeep of the university's animal facility in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and related policies. You will work with principal investigators, staff, and students to maintain animal care standards and space requirements, and ensure records and SOPs are followed.

The role requires a high school diploma, interest in learning cage systems, ability to work 7 AM–4 PM, weekends and holidays as needed, and a

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months prior work experience with animals, rodents preferred.
• Familiar with or willing to learn IVC caging systems.
• Can perform routine maintenance of cage racks and cage wash equipment.
• Follow all SOPs and guidelines and maintain accurate records.
• Email and MS Office applications.
• Ability to work weekends and rotating holidays to ensure 365 day per year coverage.
• Ability to work well with others and with minimum supervision.
• Observe and report any concerns in a timely manner.
• Open to learning new tasks.
• Work hours are 7AM – 4PM.

Mansioni

• Maintain the animal facility to meet the standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, University policy and all state, federal and local laws, and regulations.
• Work with the principal investigators, research staff, and students to maintain standards of animal care and space requirements.
• Follow schedule for equipment maintenance, cage changing and sanitizing, maintain rooms and corridors. Assess environmental conditions and report anything outside of the accepted ranges required to ensure animal health.
• Maintain animal feed, bedding, and supplies. Notify CRF manager if supplies are running low.
• Assist the CRF manager with the training of researchers, students, and animal care employees in all aspects of proper animal care.
• Perform routine maintenance of facility equipment.

Conoscenze

Animal care exp

Caging systems

MS Office

Weekend work

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Cage wash equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas State University is seeking an Animal Care Technician to oversee the upkeep of the university's animal facility in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and related policies. You will work with principal investigators, staff, and students to maintain animal care standards and space requirements, and ensure records and SOPs are followed.

The role requires a high school diploma, interest in learning cage systems, ability to work 7 AM–4 PM, weekends and holidays as needed, and a