Laboratory Animal Technician, Neurology

Indiana University Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician for the Department of Neurology. This role involves performing animal husbandry, administering treatments, and maintaining sanitation in a state-of-the-art facility. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Paid time off plans

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant animal care experience.
• AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification upon date of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Responsibilities

• Performs animal husbandry including care, feeding, and watering.
• Administers medications and performs treatments as directed.
• Maintains sanitation of animal care equipment and facility.

Skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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NEUROLOGY (IN-NEUR-IUINA)

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurology, under the leadership of Professor and Chair Laurie Gutmann, MD, has a rich tradition in academic neurology with a national reputation in neurological education and neuroscience research. The department is located in the Indiana University Health Neuroscience Center, a state-of-the-art outpatient center that unites all the specialties that involve nervous system disorders; Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology and Neuroradiology. It is also home of the main outpatient Neurophysiology laboratory at IU Health. The adjoining IU School of Medicine Neurosciences Research Building enables clinicians, basic scientists and clinician-scientists to collaborate in an environment that is rarely achieved in academic medicine.

• Performs animal husbandry (care, feeding, watering, and cleaning); monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease; reports any changes; handles, restrains and transfers animals as directed; performs euthanasia and disposes of remains and/or carcasses as needed.
• Administers medications and performs treatments on animals as directed; assesses active clinical cases and reports findings; collects specimens, such as blood and/or microbiological swabbing, as directed; provide assistance in various procedures and operations.
• Maintains sanitation of both the animal care equipment and the animal facility; removes excreta and debris; uses detergents and disinfectants to clean and sanitize cages, animal rooms and related areas.
• Maintains/verifies proper record keeping (census, breeding records, animal health, surgery and maintenance records, document, sanitation, and equipment maintenance); participates in receiving, storing, and rotating feed, bedding, and other animal husbandry supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates proper techniques and may provide guidance to less experienced technicians.
  
  

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of relevant animal care experience
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
• AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification upon date of hire
  
  

Skills

Required

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Experience in a regulated environment
• 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
• Highly thorough and dependable
  
  

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.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• 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: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Animal Research

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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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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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