Lab Animal Care Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Lab Animal Care Technician
Job Category	AFSCME 1761 (COLT)
Department	Core Services - Animal Care
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Lab Animal Care Technician for the Office for Research – Core Services Animal Care Department. The Animal Care Technician is responsible for daily maintenance of multiple animal colony rooms to be in compliance with animal welfare regulations, university and CMR policies. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Coordinates and assists in the general maintenance of the facilities. Ensures the humane care and treatment of the animals. Provides diversified care, feeding, transportation, and daily observation for all animal species used in research and teaching. Performances of animal husbandry and monitors procedures with special attention to the needs of virus free species, observing and reporting signs of illness, injury or distress in animals. Interacts with their supervisor regarding needs of individual research projects and PI’s and will become familiar with all project protocols as it relates to daily husbandry needs of the colony rooms they maintain. Ensures areas of noncompliance with regulations are reported; daily animal census is recorded and performs euthanasia when instructed.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	10
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	32194.290
Annual Mid Range Salary	37778.850
Annual Maximum Salary	43363.400
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Minimum High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ability to read, write, follow instructions and communicate effectively in the English language. Must have the willingness to work with a wide variety of animal species. As an essential employee must be available to work in emergency or call-in situations. Will be required to participate in the Occupational Health Program for animal workers. Must be able to pass pre-employment physical examination. NOTE: Upon successful completion of AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician examination and one (1) full year in entry-level position, incumbent will be promoted to Range 13 Senior Laboratory Animal Care Technician.
Preferred Qualifications	Animal handling experience in a research laboratory environment is desirable. Certification by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level. T wo (2) or more years of experience as a Laboratory Animal Caretaker with knowledge of laboratory animals. Animal handling experience in a research laboratory environment is desirable. A valid drivers’ license plus two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
Equipment Utilized	Cage washing equipment, autoclaves, floor scrubbers, chemical mixing stations, dry heat oven, etc. Various computer programs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	On prolonged daily basis must be able to perform the physical demands of the job of being able to lift 50 pounds, push and pull heavy loads of equipment, twisting of upper trunk, repetitive and overhead lifting. May work in cage wash and animal room conditions while wearing safety apparel and personal protective equipment (PPE). May be bending, stooping, or reaching for long periods of time. Additionally, the position requires the ability to stand or walk on hard surfaces for most of the workday, including slippery surfaces. The work environment includes potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, and the use of hazardous and restricted chemicals. Potential exposure to animal dander, fluids and soiled waste as well as cleaning chemicals. Wearing PPE may increase body temperature. Regular workweek may be other than Monday through Friday and will include weekends and/or holidays as needed. The work environment includes potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, and the use of hazardous and restricted chemicals. ] Must be able to read, write, follow instructions and communicate in the English language.
Special Conditions	Multiple vacancies.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0839
Posting Open Date	04/11/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members ONLY: To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 04/19/2024. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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