Lab Animal Technician II

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Lab Animal Technician II to join the Laboratory Animal Resources team on campus. The role involves routine care, feeding and maintenance of various laboratory animal species, adherence to NIH/AAALAC/USDA standards, and record-keeping.

Applicants should have Vet Tech training or LAT/AALAS certification, or a related bachelor’s degree. This full-time, on-site position offers ongoing training and opportunities to contribute to humane

Qualifications

• Graduation from or presently enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Technician training program, LAT level AALAS certification, or Bachelor’s degree in a related science field is a required minimum qualification.
• Reasonable experience and knowledge in the care, feeding and handling of various laboratory animal species is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry in accordance with NIH/AAALAC/USDA standards and established protocols.
• Provide and maintain housing and food for all laboratory animal species; observe and report health status.
• Clean and disinfect cages and work areas; move supplies and bedding; transport animals and materials.
• Assist in animal identification; maintain charts and records; may administer prescribed medications.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in training programs; may rotate between facilities.

Skills

Animal care

Safety procedures

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Vet Tech program / LAT AALAS

Job description

Lab Animal Technician II

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced LabAnimal Technician II at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Position Purpose:

Perform a variety of simple routine tasks related to the care,feeding, and maintenance of various laboratory animal specieswithin animal care facilities at the University.

Essential Functions:

Perform routine animal husbandry activities in accordance with theNational Institute of Health (NIH), the American Association forAccreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), the United StatesDepartment of Agriculture (USDA) and established researchprotocols. Provide and maintain housing and food for all laboratoryanimal species. Observe, monitor, and report health status oflaboratory animals.

Clean and disinfect animal cages, pens and heavy floor grates viawater hosing method or automatic machine cagewashing device. Mixchemical cleansing agents and solutions (e.g. bleach, acid cleanerand tri-quat) to sanitize and disinfect bottles, pans, pails,cages, pens and entire work area. Sweep and mop floors using pushbroom, dry mop or wet-n-dry vacuum. Remove soiled bedding and fecesinto refuse cans to be incinerated or disposed of in dumpster.Place fresh bedding materials and animal enrichment materials inanimal cages, pens and pans.

Receive animal feed, bedding, and supplies. Transport heavy animalfeed and bedding bags using moving equipment to appropriatelocations. Assist in animal identification procedures; maintainapplicable charts and records; catch and restrain, light to heavyanimal species ranging in weight from 70g-100 lbs. Store feed,bedding, and supplies. May assist in the transportation of animalsand supplies via motor vehicle. Transport refuse and empty intolarge outdoor dumpsters.

Assist in the care of sick animals. May at times administerprescribed medications and treatments; collect laboratory samplesas requested by principal investigator, clinical veterinarian orresearch personnel which requires utilizing a variety of medicalapparatus and instruments, e.g. bandages, swabs, etc.

Attend departmental staff meetings. Participate in continuingeducation and employee training programs. May require rotationthrough several on-campus and off-campus research facilities.

Perform related work as assigned.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks andlevels of work difficulty that will be required of positions thatwill be given this title and shall not be construed as declaringwhat the specific duties and responsibilities of any particularposition shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modifythe right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the workof employees under their supervision. The use of a particularexpression or illustration describing duties shall not be held toexclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind orlevel of difficulty.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from or presently enrolled in an accredited VeterinaryTechnician training program, LAT level AALAS certification, orBachelor’s degree in a related science field is a required minimumqualification.

Experience:

Reasonable experience and knowledge in the care, feeding andhandling of various laboratory animal species is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possession and maintenance of a valid Michigan vehicle operator'slicense and satisfactory driving records as determined byUniversity policy.

Ability to transport a variety of light to heavy laboratory animalspecies ranging in weight from (70g-100 lbs.)

Ability to perform a variety of medical procedures and treatmentsutilizing specialized instruments and apparatuses, e.g. syringe,thermometer, Electrocardiogram (EKG), swab, bandage, etc. ispreferred.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Must obtain security clearance.

Knowledge of National Institute of Health (NIH), the AmericanAssociation for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standardsand guidelines is preferred.

School/College/Division:

The Division of Research & Innovation

Primary Department:

H6901 - Laboratory Animal Resources

Employment Type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage
• Hourly rate: $20.59

Working Conditions:

Maintain safe working conditions at all times by using equipmentand supplies following appropriate safety procedures; protectagainst controllable hazards by following applicable policies,including wearing safety masks, goggles, gloves, boots and otherprotective clothing. Complete work assignments represented byfrequent handling and transporting of light to heavy animal speciesand other equipment and supplies.

On your feet most of the day.

Some exposure to animal noise and ordor.

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of acollective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by aqualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job Openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.