Animal Care Technician I

Job Description

Animal Care Technician I

DLAR-Animal Husbandry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25005899)

The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Animal Care Technician I will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will :

• provide food, water and enrichment
• perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment and rooms
• complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments, procedures and unique diets and
• maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment function
• provide facility support tasks including laundering scrubs, performing general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, stocking supply areas and assisting with cagewash operations

The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills; be proficient with technology in order to use common applications (e.g. email, Microsoft Office, Pittworx); be available to work weekends and holidays; stand for extended periods of time; lift 50 pounds; push / pull heavy equipment; and pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks. Candidates working in the Rangos Research Building at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will need to obtain Child Protection Clearances. Vaccinations and TB testing may be required.

Pay rate is $18.63 / hour.

Job Summary

Provides animal care to laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations and basic medical treatments. Performs cage cleaning and facility sanitization procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains timely and accurate documentation.

Essential Functions

The employee must be able to :

Physical Effort

The employee must be able to :

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Job Classification : Staff.Animal Care Technician I

Job Family : Research

Job Sub Family : Animal Research

Campus : Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required : High School Diploma / GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required : No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience : Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and / or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure / Certification : None required

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 7 : 00 a.m. 4 : 00 p.m. Some holidays and weekends

Work Arrangement : On-Campus : Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range : $18.63 / hour

Relocation_Offered : No

Visa Sponsorship Provided : No

Background Check : For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable

Required Documents : Resume

Optional Documents : Not Applicable

Compensation details : 18.63-18.63 Hourly Wage

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