Animal Care Technician

The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, several scientific research cores, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.
The Rodent Models Core (RMC) at the Waisman Center is essential to the success of research that uses rodent models for the study of normal and abnormal development and degeneration of the nervous system. The RMC provides technical support, access to sophisticated behavioral equipment for mice and rats that can be shared among several investigators, and expertise in the behavioral phenotyping of mouse and rat models of intellectual and developmental disabilities and related disorders of the central nervous system.
This position will operate within the RMC, and be responsible for all aspects of animal husbandry related to the facility's laboratory rodents, which includes identification and monitoring of common veterinary concerns, cage changing on a bi-weekly schedule, providing fresh food and water, sanitation of equipment/spaces associated with rodent housing, stocking supplies, and use of the facility's cloud-based software to document rodent population numbers and health-related information. A desire to provide compassionate care to the facility's laboratory rodents, and the ability to work and communicate effectively within a team are critical characteristics for this position.

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Qualified candidates will have the following required experience:
- Knowledge of basic animal care.
- Ability to read and understand various animal care protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to accurately record data such as daily animal health observations, environmental conditions, and daily maintenance logs.
- The ability to learn safety rules and precautions necessary to maintain animal health and to avoid contracting diseases which may be communicated from the animals.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Well-qualified candidates will have the following preferred experience:
- At least one-year experience with responsible care and use of animals in a research setting.
- Familiarity with responsible care and use of animals in a research setting.
- Knowledge of acceptable animal husbandry practices and procedures.
- American Association for laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level.

Preferred
AALAS - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Technician Certification
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Technician Certification is preferred

7:15 am to 3:45 pm (15 min break on the clock, 30 min lunch off the clock) Monday through Friday; rotating weekend and legal holiday schedule.

Full or Part Time: 60% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $18.50 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Salary is negotiable and will be based on experience and skills. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
A rotating weekend and legal holiday schedule is required.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. This position requires frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
Must complete HIPAA and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter.
Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please click on the "Apply Now" button to begin the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter and at least three references.

Mariah Stuckey
[email protected]
608-263-5671
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Animal Care Technician I(AN008) or Animal Care Technician II(AN009)

A34-OVCR/WAISMAN/WAISMAN

University Staff-Ongoing

291082-CP