Chief Animal Technician, Animal Resource Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Animal Technician to autonomously provide advanced animal husbandry techniques across specialized colonies, including quarantine, isolation, biohazard, conventional or barrier-sustained areas.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, six months of related experience, and ALAT certification preferred. You will maintain records, assist in SPF colonies, train staff, prepare reports, and support compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Vocational school.
• Six months experience as a Senior Animal Technician, or equivalent.
• ALAT certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Care and management of specialized animal programs, including breeding colonies and barrier-sustained animals; maintain records.
• Maintain computer databases and assist in monitoring and surveillance; follow SOPs and record keeping.
• Euthanize and dispose of animal carcasses per procedures.
• Assist SPF colony maintenance and use sterile techniques to maintain health.
• Provide training to Animal Technicians and Animal Care Attendants.
• Prepare reports to faculty and supervisors on animal colonies, equipment and facility use.
• Maintain attendance and staffing; may supervise other Animal Technicians; weekends as needed.
• Perform tasks of Animal Care Attendant, Animal Technician and Senior Animal Technician as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Vocational school

Job description

Job Description

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works autonomously to provide advanced animal husbandry techniques with respect to the care and management of specialized colonies of animals. Areas include quarantine, isolation, biohazard, conventional, or barrier-sustained areas.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education High School Diploma or GED or Vocational school
• Experience Six (6) months experience as a Senior Animal Technician, or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications (ALAT) ASSIST LAB ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIST By the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Participate in care and management of specialized animal programs such as breeding colonies, the conditioning the stabilizing of animals, and barrier-sustained animals; maintain accurate and complete records for monitoring and surveillance of such programs.
• Maintain computer databases. Assist in specialized monitoring and surveillance programs. Review, comprehend, and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area. Maintain accurate departmental animal housing or support area record keeping.
• Euthanize and dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures.
• Assist in SPF (specific pathogen free) animal colony maintenance and production; utilize sterile techniques to maintain health status of animals.
• Participate in providing training of Animal Technicians and Animal Care Attendants through program directed by Animal Resource Center.
• Prepare required reports to faculty and supervisors relative to animal colonies, equipment and supply needs, and facility use.
• Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed. May provide direction and guidance to several Animal Technicians. Ability to work weekends as assigned.
• Perform tasks of Animal Care Attendant, Animal Technician and Senior Animal Technician as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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