Animal Husbandry Technician - LAR

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Animal Husbandry Technician for the LAR department. The role involves caring for animals, maintaining sanitary conditions, and assisting with procedures under supervision of veterinarians or scientists.

Opportunities for skill development and potential leadership are noted. The position is full-time, on-site in Kansas City, with an hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal health observations.
• Feed and water animals.
• Handle and restrain animals.
• Monitor environmental parameters.
• Record information on the cage cards and check sheets.
• Complete forms and sends email notifications to investigators.
• Submit cage orders.
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.
• Disinfect animal rooms and support areas.
• Organize and clean storage areas.
• Follow established health and safety procedures.
• Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking & time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Department

RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration

Husbandry

Position Title

Animal Husbandry Technician - LAR

Job Family Group

University Support Staff

Job Description Summary

Work involves manual, semi-skilled and skilled work in an animal educational and research unit. Work involves providing sanitary environmental conditions and caring for animals. Work may also include assisting a veterinarian, scientist or other animal professionals in procedures and activities involving animal health and disease; supervising or independently performing a wide range of complex technical procedures and assisting or coordinating work with a professional staff. Some positions may provide leadership or supervision over staff.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct animal health observations. Complete animal care assignments according to standard operating procedures.
• Feed and water animals. Receive and identify animals using appropriate methods.
• Handle and restrain animals. Wean animals.
• Monitor environmental parameters.
• Record information on the cage cards and check sheets.
• Complete forms and sends email notifications to investigators.
• Submit cage orders.
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.
• Disinfect animal rooms and support areas.
• Organize and clean storage areas.
• Follow established health and safety procedures.
• Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.
• Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Move 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator as needed.
• Must be able and willing to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience

• Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma/GED

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Multitasking, time management and organizational skills.
• Communication skills.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$21.63 - $29.18
Minimum
$21.63
Midpoint
$25.43
Maximum
$29.18