Laboratory Animal Technician

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician- Jupiter, FL.

Performs all duties of normal laboratory animal care, daily cleaning/sanitation procedures, equipment operation, administration, and supply and environmental monitoring. Ensures proper husbandry and care including housing, feeding, bedding and watering if applicable to various laboratory animal species. Keeps appropriate documentation. Monitors animals for health and well-being daily on workdays and weekend as per rotating weekend schedule.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper procedures are followed in receiving animals, feed, bedding and supplies.

• Examines newly arrived animals for overall appearance and well-being, assigns cage cards and other identification correctly, insures proper handling and caging.

• Performs transportation of animals, carcasses, supplies etc. following SOP and division/institution specific processes.

• Monitors environmental parameters as well as animals for health and well-being bringing abnormalities to the attention of supervisor and/or the veterinarian.

• Assists, as needed, with administering injections, medications venipunctures, and with diagnostic procedures as directed by veterinarian.

• Documents health of animals and maintains records based on protocols and procedures.

• Prepares and files all necessary documentations as required by regulations and internal SOP/policies.

• Performs euthanasia of all laboratory animals insuring their death and proper disposal.

• Practices and ensures appropriate procedures to maintain building security and reports any deviations immediately.

• Understands laws and regulations governing animal research and training.

• Becomes familiar with the Animal Welfare Act and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

• Assists immediate supervisor and Director in regulatory oversight functions.

• Communicates with research personnel in a service oriented and professional manner.

• Offers help to research personnel regarding husbandry and care of their animals and when needed with brief study related procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service  

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php  

• Sick Leave Pool Program 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf   

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

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Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma and one year of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$16.00 per hour.
Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department:

DOR: Comparative Medicine Technicians

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and rotating weekends and holidays. Hours will vary on weekends.

Application Deadline:

2024-04-17

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
This position involves research or research-related support.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at [email protected].
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711