Research Animal Technician I

Texas A&M University; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Dallas is seeking a Research Animal Technician I to join the Dentistry Research department. The role focuses on routine animal care, environmental monitoring, and daily record-keeping in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of related experience. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, located on-site in Dallas, TX, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal care and safety processes.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine handling, cleaning, grooming, feeding, and watering of conventional and SPF research animal species.
• Observes animals daily to assess health and environmental conditions.
• Maintains lab and animal care areas; sanitizes equipment and documents activities.
• Receives shipments, stores supplies, and maintains inventory.
• Records daily observations and maintains animal histories as required.

Skills

Animal care knowledge

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Research Animal Technician IApplylocations: Dallas, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-095659**Job Title**Research Animal Technician I**Agency**Texas A&M University Health Science Center**Department**Dentistry Research**Proposed Minimum Salary**$17.78 hourly**Job Location**Dallas, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**Our CommitmentTexas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.Who we areA part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.What we wantThe College of Dentistry is looking for an **Research Animal Technician I** to serve in the Dentistry Research department. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.What you need to know**Proposed Salary:**$17.78 hourly**Work Schedule/Location:**Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.**Cover Letter/Resume:**A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.**Responsibilities****Animal Species Care*** Performs routine handling, cleaning, grooming, feeding, and watering of conventional and specific pathogen free (SPF) research animal species.* Observes animals daily to assess health, environmental conditions, and monitors animals for impact of research.**Lab Cleaning and Maintenance*** Follows established protocols and procedures and ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning quality assurance and laboratory animal care and use* Performs routine husbandry duties for conventional and specific pathogen free research animal colonies.* Maintains lab, storage areas, research animal care areas and treatment rooms daily including sweeping and mopping floors, sanitizing equipment and instruments according to established procedures and documents activities**Equipment and Supplies Management*** Receives and verifies shipments against purchase orders, and other documents; stores animal feed and supplies in a neat and orderly manner; rotates feed as required to ensure freshness; monitors feed supplies to ensure adequate availability.* Performs routine maintenance and/or basic mechanical repair to mobile caging, racks, tables, and automatic watering equipment.* Transports animals, caging equipment, bulk feed, and bedding materials.**Data Management*** Records daily observations of animals and environmental parameters and reports any issues.* Maintains animal histories and other pertinent records as required.**Required Education and Experience:*** High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Six months of related experience in laboratory animal care or other related laboratory upkeep experience**Required Licenses and Certifications:** * Successful completion of any CMP Laboratory Animal Science Course within first year in position.**Preferred Qualifications*** More than six months of experience in laboratory animal care or other related laboratory upkeep experience**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Knowledge of animal care and safety processes.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.**Why Texas A&M University?**We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.* Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time* Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more* Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee* Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees**Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.