Animal Care Coordinator - Biologic Resources Laboratory (Job ID #165684)

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Any one or combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below:
  • course work in animal science, biological science, veterinary technology, zoology, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent
  • 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals two (2) years (24 months
  • 120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
  • work experience in an animal care facility which could include a research laboratory, veterinary hospital, veterinary clinic, intensive or industrial animal farm, or closely related experience.
  • Two (2) years (24 months) of supervisory or administrative experience in an animal care facility which could include a research laboratory, veterinary hospital, veterinary clinic, intensive or industrial animal farm, or closely related experience.
  • Current and valid LAT Level Certification from American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).  Certification must be uploaded.  

    • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Thorough knowledge of basic biology and care of laboratory animals
    • Knowledge of federal regulations affecting animal care facilities
    • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
    • Requires thorough knowledge of good laboratory animal care principles and proven knowledge of the biology and care of common laboratory animals, appropriate means of sanitizing animal rooms and cages, principles of disease control and prevention and environmental monitoring.
    • Ability to supervise lower level personnel and maintain accurate records.
    • Ability to train, instruct, or discuss animal care procedures with caretakers, staff, or faculty. Strong communication, leadership, and supervisory skills required.
    • Effective judgement required to set priorities based on needs of specific animals, projects, and the colony as a whole with ability to respond to emergency situations.
    • Ability to make decisions and take appropriate corrective action essential to job.
    • Ability to evaluate sanitation practices and animal care procedures in the animal facility. Ability to exhibit strong organizational skills and maintain detailed, accurate records and evaluate animal facility records and to prepare reports on facility activities.

    To Apply : For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

    Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

    You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

    All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

    Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information :

    You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

    When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

    For additional information regarding this position please contact Heather Ross at [email protected].

    If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

    For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than 6/28/2022

    We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

    The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

    This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date. 

    University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

    For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.


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