Laboratory Animal Technician

UMBC: Recent Jobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Wellness opportunities

Tuition remission

Job summary

UMBC is seeking an Animal Care Technician to maintain daily health checks and treatments, assist in breeding and sample collection, and support veterinary staff in a rodent facility. Responsibilities include cage changes, sterilization prep, and general lab housekeeping.

The role requires adherence to SOPs, safe handling of animals, and proficient use of lab equipment. Full-time position with contract/contingent II status and comprehensive benefits; background check is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.
• Safely and humanely handle animals for medical procedures.
• Lift, transport and deliver materials and stock laboratory supplies and goods.
• Wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend lift and twist for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computers and other standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Health checks and cage changes for laboratory animals
• Veterinary care and treatments
• Breeding and sample collections
• Technical Support (Injections, and blood collections)
• Cage prep for sterilization / cage washing
• General housekeeping, sanitization, stocking supplies
• Administrative, i.e. schedule coordination, operations meetings

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in animal science

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

PPE usage

Job description

Department:

College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Position Overview:

The incumbent will maintain care and treatment of animals according to standard operating procedures and to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations. Specific duties include: daily health checks, treatments, sample collections, breeding and cage changes; updating room logs; Animal medical procedures as directed by the veterinary staff, ensuring cleanliness of mice/rat facilities; assisting in the cage wash rooms - dumping and/or filling cages - as needed and performing other duties as assigned. The incumbent will provide technical support for studies including animal handling and restraint, weaning, timed mating, tail snips, ear tagging, injections blood/tissue collections, surgical preparations, and post-operative observations etc.

Why Work at UMBC:

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $21.75per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Responsibilities:

• Health checks and cage changes for laboratory animals
• Veterinary care and treatments
• Breeding and sample collections
• Technical Support (Injections, and blood collections)
• Cage prep for sterilization / cage washing
• General housekeeping, sanitization, stocking supplies
• Administrative, i.e. schedule coordination, operations meetings

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.
• Safely and humanely handle animals for medical procedures.
• Lift, transport and deliver materials and stock laboratory supplies and goods.
• Wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend lift and twist for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computers and other standard office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in animal science or related area.
• Technical expertise in rodent injection and blood collection techniques
• Certification at the ALAT or LAT level
• Direct experience in providing animal husbandry and veterinary care procedures in a rodent research facility.
• Training on humanely handling and treating of laboratory animals and demonstrate proficiency in humane handling and treatment of rodents during medical procedures.

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave(increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Salary:

Pay Range N08 (minimum: $21.75 per hour / maximum: $28.25 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Type:

Contractual/Contingent II

Additional Information:

Please note that this is a full-time contractual staff position. The contract term will be for a one-year period, with the option to renew.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX:

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization:

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.