ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 31,340

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

State-funded pension plan

Parental leave

Discounts on cultural events

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I for an entry-level position. This role involves maintaining animal laboratory facilities, administering diets and drugs, and participating in a two-year apprenticeship program aimed at developing your skills in caring for various animal species. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and will gain the opportunity for certification in laboratory animal science. The position offers a salary range from $15.00 to $22.75 per hour.

Qualifications

Must maintain an orderly and sanitary condition of animal colony and laboratory facilities.
Ability to administer special diets and drugs as directed.
Basic understanding of lab housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

Perform entry-level duties in a two-year apprenticeship program under supervision.
Support care for research animals, mainly small species.
Move equipment and supplies within the university departments.

Education

High School diploma or GED

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General Responsibilities

Under close supervision and according to established policies and procedures, maintains animal colony and laboratory facilities in an orderly and sanitary condition. Administers special diets and drugs for experimental purposes as directed. Moves equipment and supplies in and around university departments and performs laboratory housekeeping duties. This entry level position is the first year of the two-year apprenticeship program. The program provides supervised work experience and classroom training toward competence in caring for research animals of different species and specialized colonies. Emphasis during this first year is on small (rodents and lagomorphs) animals but may also be trained in the care of larger animals. Training for American Association for Laboratory Animal Science-AALAS certification as Assistant Laboratory Technician is given at this level.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Range:$15.00 – $22.75

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.

Preferences:

This position is for our cage wash area.

UAB Benefits:

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Alabama Teacher's Retirement System and additional RSA benefits. We also provide parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

120100010 Animal Resources Care Staff

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

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

Onsite

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.