LARC Technician

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Winter break

Fertility benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an Animal Technician to assist in maintaining and operating animal facilities. The role covers routine non-technical tasks with training leading to weekend shifts after initial training period, and includes required safety and record-keeping duties.

Responsibilities include daily health observations, animal husbandry, sheltering, and adherence to SOPs to ensure welfare and compliance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Monitor daily animal health and welfare.
Maintain accurate housing/support area records as per SOPs.

Responsibilities

Review, comprehend and comply with SOPs and QA standards.
Monitor daily animal health/welfare with health observations.
Perform animal husbandry duties: feeding, cage checks, cleaning.
Assist with restraint and handling of animal species as assigned.
Dispose of animal carcasses following procedures.
Observe and report problems with care equipment and systems.
Maintain housing/support area records and record health concerns.
Receive, inspect and store incoming animals; ensure sentinel animals are provided.
Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines.
Sanitize facilities and equipment; perform general housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Animal care

Health monitoring

SOP compliance

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 GED .

Preferred Education and Experience

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Remote work is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

Internal Training
BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
Long and short-term disability
TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Paid Winter Break
Fertility Benefits

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

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. 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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