Animal Technician I, Animal Resource Center - Service Department

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2403257

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent and one year of animal related experience.

Job Description:

To assist in providing care of laboratory animals in a humane, safe and sanitary manner using appropriate equipment and established procedures.

Job Duties:

• Provides daily husbandry care, including feeding and watering, for all species.

• Changes and sanitizes animal caging as scheduled.

• Maintains enrichment program as specified for each species.

• Sanitizes rooms, equipment and hallways as scheduled.

• Documents daily, weekly and monthly duties accurately.

• Observes animals for behavior change and/or evidence of disease and notifies veterinary staff as appropriate.

• Administers routine treatments and assists with technical support as needed.

• Receives transports and distributes incoming animals as specified.

• Ensures accurate cage cards and census.

• Provides specialized animal care, including quarantine, biohazard and sterile housing.

• Ensures equipment in animal rooms are functioning properly.

• Assists with maintenance and documentation of breeding colonies.

• Trains and mentors on husbandry procedures.

• Functions as Cage Washing Team Lead. Provides oversight of daily operation of the cage washing facility in cooperation with the supervisor. Ensures caging requests are completed in a timely manner. Reports maintenance issues and ensures follow-up. Notifies supervisor immediately to problem-solve any issues to ensure the team stays on schedule.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Attends in-house training programs to become more knowledgeable in the field of laboratory animal science.

• Provides superior customer service.

• Follows safety precautions and wears correct protective equipment.

• Follows rules and regulations related to laboratory animal care.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• May assist ARC logistics team with transport of caging or materials and with the receipt and storage of supplies.

• May assist cage washing team with preparation and sanitization of caging.

• Performs related duties as required.

Working Environment/Location of position:

• Standard research facility environment.

• Work weekends, holidays, and some overtime when needed.

• Lifting may be heavy and awkward, up to 50 pounds.

• Frequent contact with animal allergens, such as hair and dander.

• Frequent exposure to animal odors, heat and humidity from cage washing rooms, and chemicals used in the cleaning process.

• Possible contact with zoonotic diseases and or research materials could be hazardous to a fetus.

• Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation