Animal Technician III (Phoenix, AZ) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

University of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Animal Technician III to join their dedicated team in Phoenix. This role involves providing exceptional care to a variety of laboratory animals, ensuring their well-being and compliance with research standards. The successful candidate will operate essential animal care equipment, administer treatments, and maintain accurate documentation. With a strong emphasis on humane practices, this position offers a chance to contribute to important research while enjoying outstanding benefits, including health insurance, paid leave, and tuition reduction for employees and their families. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Access to recreation activities

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in animal care or equivalent education.
• Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and maintenance for laboratory animals.
• Administer treatments and complete documentation as required.
• Assist in training of husbandry staff and perform rodent euthanasia.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Time management skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Biosafety cabinets

Autoclaves

Rodent ventilated cage racks

Job description

Animal Technician III (Phoenix, AZ) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)Posting Number req21349 Department University Animal Care Department Website Link https://uac.arizona.edu/ Location Greater Phoenix Area Address Phoenix, AZ USA Position Highlights

Please Note: This posting has been updated from 4 vacancies to 5.

University Animal Care at the University of Arizona is searching for an Animal Technician III. This is the Third in a series of seven classifications. Incumbents are assigned to perform animal care duties in specific room within in one facility, also with additional cage Wash activities and other duties as assigned. Work is performed under minimal supervision with assigned general expectations. The work schedule includes participation in the Animal Care holiday rotation schedule, may include weekends, and may include compensated overtime.

University Animal Care (UAC) provides humane and appropriate animal care, ensuring that the highest standards are met so that each animal's well-being is attended to. This includes providing for the animals' daily needs for clean, safe housing and access to fresh food and water; the provision of necessary veterinary care; and the monitoring of the use of animals by principal investigators and their personnel. We provide services and resources needed by investigators to accomplish their research objectives and provide training in laboratory animal care and use to technical personnel, students, and faculty.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care and maintenance of a wide variety of laboratory animal species housed within UAC facilities
• May breed or wean rodents, or work with animals exposed to hazardous materials
• May work with mice housed in the Germ-Free isolators/caging
• Operate animal care related equipment, such as change stations, biosafety cabinets, autoclaves, rodent ventilated cage racks, Hydropac, etc.
• Administer treatments to animals as directed
• Complete all necessary documentation
• Perform rodent euthanasia with standardized system
• Report operational problems or equipment malfunctions
• Receive supplies and equipment into facilities utilizing gas sterilization
• Organize and restock supplies in animal rooms and storage areas
• Assist with reviewing SOPs
• Assist in the training of husbandry staff.
• Additional duties may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Computer skills
• Able to perform work that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting, standing and walking.
• Work requires reaching overhead, pushing and pulling of equipment
• Work on the dirty side cage wash area is performed in a wet, humid environment.
• Repetitive hand motion (cage changing, breaking down caging and stacking for recycle)
• Able to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency and 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Veterinary and Animal Care Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $16.50 - $20.63 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 3 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Grade Range Minimum $16.5 Grade Range Midpoint $20.63 Grade Range Maximum $24.75 Career Stream and Level OC3 Job Family Animal Care Job Function Veterinary & Animal Care Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Number of Vacancies 5 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Trish Bridges
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