Senior Animal Technician - SPF & Quarantine Expert

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Résumé du poste

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Senior Animal Technician to autonomously apply advanced animal husbandry techniques for specialized colonies. Duties include care, quarantine, and barrier-sustained areas with documentation and training responsibilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months as a Senior Animal Technician (or equivalent). ALAT certification is preferred. Full-time with benefits and day shifts are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Vocational school required.
• Six months experience as a Senior Animal Technician or equivalent experience required.

Responsabilités

• Participate in care and management of breeding colonies, conditioning and barrier-sustained animals with accurate records.
• Maintain computer databases and departmental records for monitoring and surveillance programs.
• Euthanize and dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures.
• Assist in SPF animal colony maintenance and production with sterile techniques.
• Provide training to Animal Technicians and Animal Care Attendants as directed.
• Prepare reports to faculty and supervisors on animal colonies, equipment, and facility use.

Connaissances

Animal care

Record keeping

Training

SOP compliance

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

ALAT Certification

Description du poste

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Senior Animal Technician to autonomously apply advanced animal husbandry techniques for specialized colonies. Duties include care, quarantine, and barrier-sustained areas with documentation and training responsibilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months as a Senior Animal Technician (or equivalent). ALAT certification is preferred. Full-time with benefits and day shifts are offered.