Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Detail
Job Title:Animal Care Technician
Department:62122-Center for Comparative Medicine
Location:Farmington
FTE%:1
Shift1st
Search #:2024-265
Closing Date:10/10/2023
Recruiter:Alexander, Donna
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This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefits.
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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add an Animal Care Technician to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, we want to hear from you.
At UConn Health located in Farmington, CT, this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of tasks involved in the care of various species of laboratory animals and their environment. This position will work in the Center for Comparative Medicine and includes rotating to the animal care washroom.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED: https://h.uconn.edu/benefits-classified
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Feeds and waters animals
Cleans and sanitizes cages, animal rooms and related environment as necessary
Performs routine physical examinations and laboratory tests and special handling techniques for researchers as required
Assesses the status of animal shipments including identity, number of individuals, weight, health, etc.
Administers medications and gives injections under supervision
Identifies animals as to sex, species or strain
Provides support during surgical and experimental procedures
Observes and collects animal facilities operation data for accurate reports and required records
Reports findings to appropriate department staff
May breed and wean animals
Performs related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of animal care requirements, including animal facilities and husbandry regulations and basic animal disease problems and prevention techniques
Some interpersonal skills
Some oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to utilize computer software
Manual dexterity and physical ability sufficient for handling animals, feeds, supplies and equipment
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
A high school diploma or possession of a General Educational Development (GED) diploma
One (1) year of animal care experience directly related to the maintenance of the health and wellbeing of laboratory animals to include care, use, handling, and/or treatment of laboratory animals.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
Certification by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science at the level of Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician may be substituted for the General Experience.
Two (2) years of animal care experience directly related to the maintenance of the health and wellbeing of laboratory animals to include care, use, handling and/or treatment of laboratory animals.
A college degree of two (2) or more years and one-half (1/2) year of animal care experience directly related to the maintenance of health and wellbeing of laboratory animals to include care, use, handling and/or treatment of laboratory animals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to communicable diseases, hazardous substances and to risk of injury from animals.
SCHEDULE: Full time, 37.5 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 30 minute unpaid meal break, rotating weekends and holidays, overtime as needed to accommodate departmental needs.
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
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