ANIMAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST I

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 21,352 - 34,715; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Animal Laboratory Specialist I for its Animal Resources Program. This position involves specialized duties essential for the operation of unique areas within the program, including animal care, equipment maintenance, and compliance with established guidelines.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience, with a preference for those certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. The role includes weekend, holiday duties, and follows an hourly pay range of $15.50 to $25.20.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required.
• Certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of training requirements within the Animal Resources Program (ARP).
• Serve as a contact resource for staff and guests.
• Perform duties necessary to ensure the operation of the specialized area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - ANIMAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST I (T233327)

ANIMAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST I – The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

Specialized position performing duties essential to 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

1. 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 dependent upon specialized group, but may include working with species within aquatic tanks, isolators, containment, quarantine, etc. and/or support equipment/operations.
2. Maintains knowledge of any training general requirements set forth within ARP and/or related to the specialized area.
3. Serves as a specialized area contact and as a resource for any staff and guests.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range

$15.50 – $25.20

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferences

• Attention to detail is highly important.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

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

Equal Employment 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.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

120100040 Animal Resources Gnotobiotic Core

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement

Onsite