Laboratory Animal Technician - Flexible Hours

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 2,190,000 - 3,039,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an ULAR Laboratory Animal Assistant/Technician to provide humane care for laboratory animals, feed and water, and maintain cage cleanliness and records.

You will assist scientists with routine tasks, monitor animal health, follow safety guidelines, and document husbandry activities; requires ability to lift and stand for long periods, weekend/overtime availability, and a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 0-1 year related experience.
• AALAS ALAT certification (Lab Animal) is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to explain problems/issues/solutions.
• Must be service oriented and able to work as a team member.
• Able to repetitively lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination before starting work.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays/overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize animal cages and equipment; operate sanitation equipment.
• Feed, water and change cages; report health or environmental problems to supervisor; perform rodent euthanasia.
• Receive and house animals.
• Receive, store and handle feed, bedding and other animal care supplies.
• Assist scientists with simple problems; provide on-site training such as how to pick up or hold an animal and wear protective garb.
• Document in writing that animal husbandry tasks are completed; report problems to supervisor or veterinary staff.

Skills

English literacy

Written & verbal instructions

Team player

Service oriented

FBI background check

Computer skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Stand long periods

Pre-employment physical

Weekend/holiday/overtime work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 0-1 year related experience

AALAS ALAT certification

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an ULAR Laboratory Animal Assistant/Technician to provide humane care for laboratory animals, feed and water, and maintain cage cleanliness and records.

You will assist scientists with routine tasks, monitor animal health, follow safety guidelines, and document husbandry activities; requires ability to lift and stand for long periods, weekend/overtime availability, and a pre-employment physical.