Research Animal Technicians

Job Title

Research Animal Technicians

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Comparative Medicine Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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

The Comparative Medicine Program (CMP) is the centrally administered support service for animal research and teaching programs at Texas A&M University, College Station. The program's facilities and services are available for all Texas A&M campus affiliated faculty, staff, and students who have been approved to conduct animal research by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). CMP is accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) through its affiliation with other AAALAC-accredited Texas A&M programs.

What we want 

The Comparative Medicine Program is seeking several CMP Research Animal Technicians I & II, who will be responsible for husbandry duties for laboratory animals, sanitation of assigned animal holding rooms, and maintenance of assigned support areas. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

We have multiple openings, so please include your work history with brief details. Our recruitment team may contact you to schedule an interview. The recruitment process, including screening, interview and references, will determine the best position match for finalists.  Essential Personnel - This position is considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless or until relieved by their direct supervisor.

Research Animal Technician I

• High School diploma or equivalency, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Six months of related experience in laboratory animal care. (Successful completion of a formal Laboratory Animal Science Course may substitute for three months of laboratory animal care experience).
• Valid driver license and good driving record. Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle driver license within 30 days of employment as is needed to drive university vehicle.
• Will be trained in and may perform the following: cage wash duties for assigned conventional and specific pathogen free research animal colonies. Follows established protocols and procedures and ensures that care supports animal well-being and that facilities and practices are compliant with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines concerning quality assurance and laboratory animal care and use.
• Hourly Pay Rate starts at: $12.87/hour

Research Animal Technician II

• High School diploma or equivalency, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of related experience in laboratory animal care. (Successful completion of a formal Laboratory Animal Science Course may substitute for three months of laboratory animal care experience). 
• Valid driver license and good driving record. Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle driver license within 30 days of employment as is needed to drive university vehicle.
• Responsible for cage wash duties for assigned conventional and specific pathogen free research animal colonies. And performs routine and non-routine husbandry and care for research animals for assigned conventional, specific pathogen free (SPF), biohazard contained and barrier reared laboratory animal colonies. Interacts and communicates effectively with Texas A&M University research staff and Comparative Medicine Program (CMP) staff.
• Hourly Pay Rate starts at: $13.94/hour

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is a prestigious university with strong traditions, core values , and a community of caring and collaboration.  We are 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.

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 
• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Those selected for hire must be available to work outside of normal business hours, such as a Tuesday through Saturday shift or a Sunday through Thursday shift.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.