Laboratory Animal Technician

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

HSA contributions

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays and time off

EAP

Job summary

Indiana University Laboratory Animal Resources (LARC) seeks an Animal Care Technician to provide husbandry and support for laboratory animals used in research and education. The role includes maintaining cleanliness, stocking supplies, and monitoring animal health under veterinary guidance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and related experience. Training, safety, and professional development are emphasized, with IU benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED) required.
• Related experience in laboratory animal care or similar setting.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to be insured by IU.

Responsibilities

• Provide animal husbandry and care for university animals used in research and education; perform related support duties.
• Receive, store, and rotate feed, bedding, and other supplies; maintain sanitation and health status of housing units.
• Maintain census, animal health records, and equipment sanitation documentation.

Skills

Quality commitment

Safety orientation

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (IN-LARS-IUINA)

The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) contributes to and enhances the services and collaborative efforts of medical research at the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. In addition to the provision of basic husbandry for a wide variety of laboratory animal species, the veterinary staff and other highly experienced laboratory animal professionals of the IU School of Medicine LARC provide training, supplies, and specialized service support for medical research.

Mission

At the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC), we are dedicated to providing exceptional animal care which exceeds the needs of Indiana University School of Medicine and its research staff.

Vision

Our vision is top-quality animal care and principal investigator (PI) service provided by inspired and valued employees. The field of laboratory animal science has evolved substantially over the past 2 decades. We understand how the laboratory environment can both positively and negatively affect the results of research projects, and we recognize that an educated and empowered animal care team can be effective in working as an unofficial but critical member of the research team utilizing animal models. The LARC staff has deep experience in laboratory animal care and has achieved various levels of certification in laboratory animal science.

Responsibilities

• Provides animal husbandry and care for university animals used in research and/or education outcomes; performs various other laboratory animal support functions (such as cleaning and maintenance of laboratory and/or animal housing units and various equipment).
• Receives, stores, and rotates feed, bedding, and other animal husbandry supplies and equipment; maintains proper sanitation, environment, and health status of housing units.
• Maintains/verifies proper record keeping (census, animal health, document sanitation and equipment maintenance).
• Provide technical support for LARC and research investigators (treatments, sample collection for sentinels, weaning litters, and administering diets, etc.); monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease and report any changes/concerns in animal health; handles, restrain, and transfer animals as directed.
• Assists higher level Animal Care Technicians and facility users and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience

Related experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Required: Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Preferred: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification upon date of hire.

Skills

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.

$18.16 per hour with additional compensation available based on experience and education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Animal Research

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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