Veterinary Facility Aide (Contractual C1)

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources program seeks a Contractual Veterinary Facility Aide to support day-to-day operations in lab animal facilities. Under supervision, the aide will provide routine husbandry for animals and ensure compliance with applicable rules for care and research.

This temporary, non-benefited position emphasizes practical tasks in Maryland facilities. Primary duties include feeding, cleaning cages, maintaining environmental conditions, handling

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 30 college credits equal one year of experience (year-for-year substitution).
• Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment and PPE.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide husbandry including feeding and watering; maintain cages and environments.
• Handle animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes per procedures.
• Maintain animal census, breeding, dietary studies, and infection control records.
• Assist in monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Receive, inspect, and stock supplies such as feed and bedding; maintain inventory.
• Coordinate with maintenance to regulate lighting, temperature, and humidity in animal rooms.
• Sterilize glassware, syringes, instruments and equipment.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scales

Autoclaves

Cage washers

Steam cleaners

Job description

Job Description - Veterinary Facility Aide (Contractual C1) (260000UH)

Job Description

Veterinary Facility Aide (Contractual C1) - (260000UH)

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)'s Veterinary Resources program is seeking a Contractual Veterinary Facility Aide to assist in the day-to-day operations in various laboratory animal facilities. Under direct supervision, the Vet Facility Aide will provide routine husbandry for laboratory animals requiring care. The selected candidates will oversee the care and treatment of animals to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulation of animal care and appropriateness to research conducted.

***This is a temporary/non-benefited position.***

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Provides husbandry support as required by standard operating procedures such as ensuring appropriate feeding and
  watering of animals, cleaning and changing cages, preparing special diets, and maintaining proper temperature, light, and
  humidity levels.
• Handles animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes following established policies and procedures.
• Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal census, animal breeding, dietary studies, infectious disease studies,
  etc.
• Assists in monitoring animal health.
• Receives, inspects and stocks supplies such as animal feed, bedding, etc. Assists in maintaining inventory.
• Coordinates with general maintenance for repairs and regulates the lighting, ventilation, temperature, and humidity levels
  of the animal room environment.
• Maintains animal facility according to standard facility operating procedures.
• Sterilizes glassware, syringes, instruments and equipment.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon
departmental needs.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has
gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for
the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers,
steam cleaners, etc.; to lift bags of feed and bedding; to follow standard operating procedures; to move heavy stainless steel racks, clean cages, etc.; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Conditions of Employment: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical
examinations to determine ability to perform the job.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age,
ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected
classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA),
during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may
also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable
accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.
Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for
more information.

HIRING RANGE: $18.22 - $20.86, commensurate with education and experience.

Job

CI Exempt or Non-Exempt Staff - N02VFW

Shift

Day Job

Organization

Veterinary Resources

Human Resource Services

410-706-7171

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.