Animal Attendant II, Animal Resources Center

Responsibilities

• Completes all required documentation, including per diem sheets, checklists, animal records, and files.
• Serves as a backup for cagewash staff and operates cagewash equipment as needed.
• May work without onsite supervision on weekends and University holidays as required.
• Performs routine maintenance checks on equipment and reports any equipment that requires repairs or maintenance. Maintains accurate records of equipment checks.
• Sets up and coming animal deliveries. Receives, identifies, and houses newly arrived animals. Verifies animal deliveries against order documentation and submits delivery documentation to supervisor.
• Transfers or transports rodents, feed, and bedding materials to their specified room.
• Prepares or mixes feed according to specific instructions. Tracks inventory of feed supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies need re-stocking.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience in animal care.
• Experience learning new skills and application of that training to assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and meticulous when completing tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a high-stakes environment.
• Ability to understand policy, procedure, and regulations regarding care for lab animals
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Applicant must successfully pass the WorkSteps physical abilities test.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Requirements

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Certification.
• Previous experience working in a research vivarium.
• Relevant degree in a related field.
• Salary Range
• $41,000
• Working Conditions
• Usual research or laboratory animal facility.
• Use of protective clothing is required and furnished.
• Contact with a variety of animals that may bite or scratch.
• Possible exposure to animal bites, diseases, allergens and bio-hazards.
• May work around chemical fumes, biohazards or chemicals.
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs & ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Work hours and shifts may vary and are subject to change with advance notice when possible.
• Occasional evening, weekend and holiday work to meet essential operational standards.
• Required Materials
• Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest
• Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You wi

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Animal Attendant II, Animal Resources Center ---- Hiring Department: Animal Resources Center ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Animal Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin covers approx. 150,000 sq. ft. of research animal space. The Animal Resources Center is responsible for managing three centralized animal facilities as well as some of the smaller satellite locations. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Animal Attendant II. In this role, you will provide support to the ARC animal care mission, directly contributing to discoveries that improve lives through research.

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