Animal Care Technician - Texas State University (Texas)
Posting Number2021091
Posting/Functional TitleAnimal Care Technician
University Pay Plan TitleAnimal Care Technician
LocationSan Marcos
DepartmentOffice of Research & Sponsored Programs
Recruitment TypeOpen to All
Job TypeFull-Time
Monthly Salary$2,000 - $2,250
Job CategoryNon-Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
• Experience following all SOPs and guidelines and maintaining accurate records• Experience or ability to use email and MS Office applications• Ability to work weekends and rotating holidays to ensure 365 days per year coverage• Ability to work well with others and with minimum supervision• Experience observing and reporting any concerns in a timely manner• Ability to learn new tasks• Able to work hours 7 AM – 4 PM
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Quals
• Associate degree, prefer science or animal related•AALAScertification atALATorLATlevel• Ability to problem solve• Participate in development of facility SOPs• Experience performing routine maintenance of cage racks and cage wash equipment
Job Description
Maintain the animal facility to meet the standards of the U.S. Department ofAgriculture Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, University policy and all state, federal and local laws, and regulations.
Job Duties
•Maintain the animal facility to meet the standards of the U.S. Department ofAgriculture Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, University policy and all state, federal and local laws, and regulations.•Work with the principal investigators, research staff, and students to maintain standards of animal care and space requirements.•Follow schedule for equipment maintenance, cage changing and sanitizing, maintain rooms and corridors. Assess environmental conditions and report anything outside of the accepted ranges required to ensure animal health.•Maintain animal feed, bedding, and supplies. NotifyCRFmanager if supplies are running low.•Assist theCRFmanager with the training of researchers, students, and animal care employees in all aspects of proper animal care.•Perform routine maintenance of facility equipment.
Additional Information to Applicants
Monday thru SundayWorking rotating Holidays.
CRFWILLNOTSPONSORORTRANSFERVISASPONSORSHIPFORTHISPOSITION
Job Open Date12/07/2020
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until FilledYes
Normal Work DaysSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Normal Work Hours Start7:00AM
Normal Work Hours End4:00PM
Posting NoticesYOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION. , YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A LIST OF REFERENCES.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.br>
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is anEOE.
Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.
Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensiveFREEwellness program• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus• Retirement peace of mind:TRSpension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/34245
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