Animal Care Technician I

About the role

The Division Of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Animal Care Technician I will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water and enrichment
• Perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment and rooms
• Complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments, procedures and unique diets
• Maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment function
• Provide facility support tasks including laundering scrubs, performing general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, stocking supply areas and assisting with cagewash operations

Requirements

• Consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills
• Be proficient with technology in order to use common applications (e.g. email, Microsoft Office, Pittworx)
• Be available to work weekends and holidays
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Lift 50 pounds
• Push/pull heavy equipment
• Pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Skills

• Read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies)
• Manipulate animals and equipment with sufficient fine motor skill
• Negotiate around equipment within close quarters
• Move between rooms and workspaces
• Observe animal behavior and recognize animals inadvertently left in cages as well as automated equipment notifications and printouts
• Hear equipment alarms and other warnings
• Wear facility specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
• Accurately and legibly document written information in English in a timely manner, including electronic formats and applications (e.g., PRISM, CAMS)
• Communicate effectively in English, including the use of email
• Enroll in University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program (AESP) and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by current research activities
• Receive vaccinations and health assessments, including TB testing, required to work in some animal holding or procedure areas

Benefits

Candidates working in the Rangos Research Building at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will need to obtain Child Protection Clearances. Vaccinations and TB testing may be required.

Pay

$18.63/hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; some weekends and holidays

Additional Details

• On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab
• Hiring Range: $18.63/hour
• Relocation Offered: No
• Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
• Background Check For position finalists: Required
• Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable