LARC Technician

University of Texas at Dallas; Ozark (AL); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Vision

Paid time off

Retirement

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Descripción de la vacante

University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an Animal Technician to assist in maintenance and operation of animal facilities. Responsibilities include routine non-technical tasks, animal husbandry, health monitoring, and strict adherence to SOPs and QA standards.

The role involves training on a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule with eventual weekend coverage after training. Benefits include medical, vision, PTO, retirement, and life insurance.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsabilidades

• Review SOPs and QA standards for area.
• Monitor daily animal health and welfare with observations.
• Perform animal husbandry: feeding, cage changes, cleaning.
• Assist with restraint, handling of animal species as assigned.
• Dispose of animal carcasses per procedures.
• Observe and report problems in animal care equipment.
• Maintain accurate housing and record keeping.
• Record animal health concerns per SOP.
• Receive, inspect and store incoming animals and sentinel animals.

Conocimientos

Animal care

Communication

Customer service

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

To assist in the maintenance and operation of the animal experimentation/research facilities. Responsible for the performance of routine non-technical tasks.

The training schedule for the Animal Technician is M-F, 8am-5pm. Once adequate training is accomplished (a few weeks depending on experience) new technicians are required to work the weekends and take 2 days off during the week.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; must have effective communication and customer service skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, comprehend and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area.
• Monitor daily animal health/welfare while performing daily animal health observations.
• Perform animal husbandry duties to maintain quality/health of research animals includes daily bottle/cage checks; provide appropriate food/water; cage changing/cleaning.
• Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site supervisor.
• Dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures.
• Observe & report problems involving animal care equipment and environmental support systems.
• Maintain accurate departmental animal housing/support area record keeping.
• Record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.
• Receive, inspect and put away received incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
• Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines.
• Sanitize facilities, animal housing units, and ancillary animal care equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Lifting and reaching above the head, and being able to lift a maximum of 40lbs.

Remote work is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer

• Medical
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage

UT Dallas also offers employee wellness programs, tuition assistance, and professional development through their BRIGHT Leaders program and a variety of virtual learning platforms. BRIGHT Leaders aims to support, encourage, and serve as a resource to cultivate and nurture effective leadership at all levels by providing trainings and resources to help all UTD employees grow their leadership skills. Visit our benefits webpage, https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions Summary

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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