Animal Technician 3 (93899BR)

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Animal Technician 3 to perform skilled animal husbandry duties and specialized services for animal colonies. Responsibilities include observing animal conditions, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and education, along with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Four years of work experience, two in the same job family.
• Ability to follow YARC Standing Operating Procedure.
• General knowledge of computer use.

Responsibilities

• Observe and evaluate animals for signs of illness.
• Feed, house, and handle animals according to regulations.
• Maintain records of treatments and perform euthanasia services.

Skills

Animal Handling

Observation

Record Keeping

Sanitation Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

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Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

University Job Title

Animal Technician 3

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Days/Hours (Other Than Standard)

Friday-Tuesday 8am-4pm

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

464 Congress Avenue

New Haven, CT 06519

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus

Perform a variety of skilled animal husbandry duties and specialized services for animals and animal colonies, including properly housing animals, performing various procedures and skilled observation of animal conditions. Maintain general sanitation procedures as required.

• Must Pass YARC (Yale Animal Resources Center) Health Screening. ** This form is filed with Employee Health in a confidential file specific to employees who work at YSM Buildings. Offer is contingent upon successful passing of health screening.
  
  

Essential Duties

• Observe and evaluate animals for signs of illness and stress and deviations in animal conditions. 2. Feed, house and handle animals in accordance with institutional, local and Federal regulations. 3. Perform animal care with veterinary oversight which may include specialized drug administration, sample collection, and pre- and post-procedural care. 4. Maintain records of treatments. 5. Provide husbandry and specialized services for animals in animal colonies. 6. Maintain, sanitize and decontaminate animal rooms and facilities within low to moderate hazardous areas, e.g. BL2. 7. Perform rodent euthanasia services according to established standards and practices and/or assist in non-rodent species euthanasia. 8. Maintain required records according to institutional, local and federal regulatory standards. 9. Serve as a source of information to investigators and support staff on animal handling, restraint, and pre- and post-procedural care or sanitation services. 10. May train and/or instruct staff on sanitation, animal handling, restraint and care techniques appropriate to level. 11. Perform periodic decontamination, maintenance and rotation of equipment in facility washing centers. 12. Operate animal care processing equipment on either clean or dirty side and/or specific washing center; diagnose mechanical, technical and/or process problems. 13. Maintain inventory of supplies. 14. May act as a driver; operating vehicle in order to pick up and deliver animals and materials to assignment locations, applying proper animal handling and care protocols. 15. Perform additional related tasks as necessary.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

Four years of work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of work experience and an Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1

Ability to follow YARC Standing Operating Procedure.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Ability to recognize signs of well-being, illness and abnormalities.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Ability to understand and use short notes, basic written instructions and forms; ability to understand complex and detailed protocols.

Required Skill/Ability 4

General knowledge of computer use and ability to monitor email.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds and good manual dexterity.

Preferred Licenses Or Certifications

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certified by American Association of Laboratory Animal Science.

Weekend Hours Required?

Yes

Evening Hours Required?

No

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

Yes

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Additional Background Or Health Screening Requirements

Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a required health screening and/or TB test, and/or an animal rights activism search.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Research

• Industries

  Higher Education

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