Job Title
Research Animal Technician IAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Dentistry ResearchProposed Minimum Salary
Job Location
Job Type
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M School of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The School of Dentistry is looking for an Research Animal Technician I to serve in the Dentistry Research department. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
What you need to know
Proposed Minimum Salary: $16.00 hourly
Work Schedule/Location: This is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six months of related experience in laboratory animal care
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Successful completion of any CMP Laboratory Animal Science Course within first year in position.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of animal care and safety processes.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Animal Species Care
Performs routine handling, cleaning, grooming, feeding, and watering of conventional and specific pathogen free (SPF) research animal species.
Observes animals daily to assess health, environmental conditions, and monitors animals for impact of research.
Lab Cleaning and Maintenance
Follows established protocols and procedures and ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning quality assurance and laboratory animal care and use
Performs routine husbandry duties for conventional and specific pathogen free research animal colonies.
Maintains lab, storage areas, research animal care areas and treatment rooms daily including sweeping and mopping floors, sanitizing equipment and instruments according to established procedures and documents activities
Equipment and Supplies Management
Receives and verifies shipments against purchase orders, and other documents; stores animal feed and supplies in a neat and orderly manner; rotates feed as required to ensure freshness; monitors feed supplies to ensure adequate availability.
Performs routine maintenance and/or basic mechanical repair to mobile caging, racks, tables, and automatic watering equipment.
Transports animals, caging equipment, bulk feed, and bedding materials.
Data Management
Records daily observations of animals and environmental parameters and reports any issues.
Maintains animal histories and other pertinent records as required.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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