Animal Care Tech I - University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
About the Job
Animal Care Tech I
Requisition Number: 59647
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 14-Oct-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The Office of Animal Resources encourages applications for an Animal Care Technician! This position supports research involving laboratory animals by providing animal care and husbandry services, monitoring animal health, and maintaining animal care facilities, in compliance with university and federal standards. This role also provides routine and specialized care for a variety of species of small laboratory animals which are used by scientists for research and education.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Office of Animal Resources (OAR) is a service center responsible for providing high-quality animal care, veterinary care, and support for the research and teaching missions of the University of Colorado Boulder. The highly dedicated and experienced OAR staff are committed to the health and well-being of laboratory animals, student and investigator training, and technical service.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Animal Husbandry:
+ Change and/or clean soiled animal cages, feeding devices and watering devices.
+ Clean/sanitize at regular intervals direct and indirect animal contact surfaces by washing with appropriate detergents/disinfectants.
+ Collect soiled animal bedding and other wastes and transport to designated waste disposal sites (i.e. cage wash room or dumpster).
+ Procure animal feed and supplies from appropriate support areas and transport to required use site.
Animal Health:
+ Evaluate the basic health status of animals and report abnormalities to the appropriate personnel.
+ Weigh, administer medications, breed, record breeding status data, euthanize, restrain, receive and transport laboratory animals as directed by supervisor or veterinarian.
Documentation:
+ Record daily animal care activities on room check sheets and enters work activities into the database.
+ Contact appropriate personnel regarding dead/sick animals, overcrowded cages, euthanasia requests and specific project requirements via e-mail or phone.
+ Scan cage cards to record animal census in the animal rooms.
+ Ensure that all appropriate documentation is completed for all rooms assigned to their area.
Room/Facility Maintenance:
+ Select, prepare, dispense and use hazardous chemicals and disinfectants according to the manufacturer's instructions in cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, racks, cages, pens and animal support areas.
+ Operate mechanical equipment to clean and sterilize cages such as autoclaves and cage washers. Also operates equipment such as floor buffers, high-pressure washers, laundry equipment, and environmental monitoring equipment for cleaning/sanitizing purposes.
+ Clean/sanitize/disinfect animal holding rooms, procedure rooms, and support rooms.
+ Ensure that all rooms within their assigned area are following strict SOP guidelines.
What You Should Know
This full-time, on-site position includes the following benefits:
+ EcoPass for free RTD rides.
+ Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 11 holidays.
+ Access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
+ Tuition reimbursement.
+ A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
+ Opportunity for career growth!
What We Can Offer
The annual hiring range for this position is $37,900-$43,000.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be effective. Be respectful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
+ One year of relevant experience. College coursework in a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the experience.
+ Experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, zoo, breeding, or boarding facility.
What You Will Need
+ Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, critical thinking, written communication, verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, time management, computer use, and basic mathematical skills.
+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
+ Willing and able to sit, stoop, kneel, and balance on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
You will not be asked to upload references at this time. This position will close on 10/14/24. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Animal-Care-Tech-I/59647 (https://apptrkr.com/5686398)
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Requisition Number: 59647
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 14-Oct-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The Office of Animal Resources encourages applications for an Animal Care Technician! This position supports research involving laboratory animals by providing animal care and husbandry services, monitoring animal health, and maintaining animal care facilities, in compliance with university and federal standards. This role also provides routine and specialized care for a variety of species of small laboratory animals which are used by scientists for research and education.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Office of Animal Resources (OAR) is a service center responsible for providing high-quality animal care, veterinary care, and support for the research and teaching missions of the University of Colorado Boulder. The highly dedicated and experienced OAR staff are committed to the health and well-being of laboratory animals, student and investigator training, and technical service.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Animal Husbandry:
+ Change and/or clean soiled animal cages, feeding devices and watering devices.
+ Clean/sanitize at regular intervals direct and indirect animal contact surfaces by washing with appropriate detergents/disinfectants.
+ Collect soiled animal bedding and other wastes and transport to designated waste disposal sites (i.e. cage wash room or dumpster).
+ Procure animal feed and supplies from appropriate support areas and transport to required use site.
Animal Health:
+ Evaluate the basic health status of animals and report abnormalities to the appropriate personnel.
+ Weigh, administer medications, breed, record breeding status data, euthanize, restrain, receive and transport laboratory animals as directed by supervisor or veterinarian.
Documentation:
+ Record daily animal care activities on room check sheets and enters work activities into the database.
+ Contact appropriate personnel regarding dead/sick animals, overcrowded cages, euthanasia requests and specific project requirements via e-mail or phone.
+ Scan cage cards to record animal census in the animal rooms.
+ Ensure that all appropriate documentation is completed for all rooms assigned to their area.
Room/Facility Maintenance:
+ Select, prepare, dispense and use hazardous chemicals and disinfectants according to the manufacturer's instructions in cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, racks, cages, pens and animal support areas.
+ Operate mechanical equipment to clean and sterilize cages such as autoclaves and cage washers. Also operates equipment such as floor buffers, high-pressure washers, laundry equipment, and environmental monitoring equipment for cleaning/sanitizing purposes.
+ Clean/sanitize/disinfect animal holding rooms, procedure rooms, and support rooms.
+ Ensure that all rooms within their assigned area are following strict SOP guidelines.
What You Should Know
This full-time, on-site position includes the following benefits:
+ EcoPass for free RTD rides.
+ Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 11 holidays.
+ Access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
+ Tuition reimbursement.
+ A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
+ Opportunity for career growth!
What We Can Offer
The annual hiring range for this position is $37,900-$43,000.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be effective. Be respectful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
+ One year of relevant experience. College coursework in a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the experience.
+ Experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, zoo, breeding, or boarding facility.
What You Will Need
+ Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, critical thinking, written communication, verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, time management, computer use, and basic mathematical skills.
+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
+ Willing and able to sit, stoop, kneel, and balance on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
You will not be asked to upload references at this time. This position will close on 10/14/24. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Animal-Care-Tech-I/59647 (https://apptrkr.com/5686398)
Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)
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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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