ANIMAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST I

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a specialized ARP staff member to perform essential duties for gnotobiotic, zebrafish/aquatics, biocontainment, and other areas. You will provide animal care, uphold safety and quality standards, and support health surveillance and record keeping.

Responsibilities include routine husbandry, equipment upkeep, and assisting with area-specific projects. Weekend/holiday duties may be required; strong teamwork and meticulous attention to detail are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with 1 year of related experience.
• AALAS certification at any level is preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of animal biology, husbandry and facility operations to a specialized ARP division.
• Maintains knowledge of training requirements within ARP.
• Serves as a specialized area contact and resource for staff and guests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care

Multi-task

Train others

Teamwork

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

Specialized position performing duties essential to the operation of unique and specialized areas within the Animal Resources Program (ARP). Work within a specialized or technical team including, but not limited to, any one of the following: gnotobiotic, "yellow" room husbandry, zebrafish/aquatics, biocontainment, rodent animal health, enrichment, training, cage wash, quarantine, comparative pathology laboratory, and special projects. Provides animal care and operational support consistent with requirements and established guidelines for the program as a whole and the specified specialty area. Including, depending on the assigned specialty area, but not limited to, the operation and/or upkeep and general maintenance of equipment or systems; performing physical assessments on rodents, recognizing signs of illness, and reporting and logging findings; assisting with the operation of the campus-wide health surveillance program, including filing and organizing records; conducting husbandry with specialized species or environments such as gnotobiotics, "yellow" room husbandry, zebrafish/aquatics, quarantine, and biocontainment. Requires some weekend and holiday duty. May require duty as essential personnel in the event of bad weather, natural disasters, etc. Must strive to always adhere to ARP values: Communication, Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, and Trust.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Applies general knowledge of animal biology, husbandry, and animal facility operations to the function of a specialized division of ARP in accordance with requirements and established procedures. Management of species could vary depending upon the specialized group, but may include working with species within aquatic tanks, isolators, containment, quarantine, etc., and/or support equipment/operations.
• Maintains knowledge of any training general requirements set forth within ARP and/or related to the specialized area.
• Serves as specialized area contact and as a resource for all staff and guests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Expected Hourly Rate of Pay

$15.50

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience required.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Certified at any level by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) is preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to train others
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and infection control
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

120100040 Animal Resources Gnotobiotic Core

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite