Lab Animal Care Tech II - Maywood, United States - Loyola University Chicago

Description

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title

LAB ANIMAL CARE TECH II
Position Number

Job Category
University Staff

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name

COMPARATIVE MEDICINE
Location Code

COMPARATIVE MEDICINE (06121A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine husbandry of laboratory animals to include observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks.
• Prepares animal cages, racks, and water bottles as needed.
• Provides exercise and enrichment as required by federal regulations.
• Cleans and/or disinfects animal rooms, facility service areas and equipment.
• Maintains various recordkeeping tasks in the department.
• Maintains animal census and collects data for billing.
• Processes newly arrived animals, observes for signs of illness and reports to supervisor/manager.
• Assists research investigators in animal restraint and various handling techniques.
• Checks health status of animals and reports abnormalities to supervisor/manager.
• Transports animals, feed, bedding, etc. to designated areas as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education


Preferred:
Associates degree or equivalent training acquired via work experience or education


Required:
1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations.
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to organize workflow.
• Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill.
• Ability to interact with internal and external constituents.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification preferred, required after one year.

Computer Skills
Keyboarding, Word

Supervisory Responsibilities
No

Required operation of university owned vehicles
No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Yes

Physical Demands
Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions
Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Animals, Infectious Diseases, Danger

Open Date
04/04/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors
diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive
benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

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