Chief Animal Technician, Animal Resource Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical research is seeking a dedicated Animal Technician to provide advanced animal husbandry techniques. This role involves managing specialized animal colonies, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. You'll also have the opportunity to train others in animal care, making a significant impact within the organization. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, paid time off, and retirement programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Senior Animal Technician or equivalent.
• ALAT certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialized animal programs and maintain accurate records.
• Euthanize animals following established procedures as needed.
• Train Animal Technicians and maintain attendance levels.

Skills

Animal Husbandry Techniques

Record Keeping

Sterile Techniques

Training Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational School

Tools

Computer Databases

Job 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 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.