Veterinary Facility Aide (Contractual C1)

About the role

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)'s Veterinary Resources program is seeking a Contractual Veterinary Facility Aide to assist in the day-to-day operations in various laboratory animal facilities. Under direct supervision, the Vet Facility Aide will provide routine husbandry for laboratory animals requiring care. The selected candidates will oversee the care and treatment of animals to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulation of animal care and appropriateness to research conducted. This is a temporary/non-benefited position. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provides husbandry support as required by standard operating procedures such as ensuring appropriate feeding and watering of animals, cleaning and changing cages, preparing special diets, and maintaining proper temperature, light, and humidity levels
• Handles animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes following established policies and procedures
• Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal census, animal breeding, dietary studies, infectious disease studies, etc.
• Assists in monitoring animal health
• Receives, inspects and stocks supplies such as animal feed, bedding, etc. Assists in maintaining inventory
• Coordinates with general maintenance for repairs and regulates the lighting, ventilation, temperature, and humidity levels of the animal room environment
• Maintains animal facility according to standard facility operating procedures
• Sterilizes glassware, syringes, instruments and equipment

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Skills

• Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.
• Ability to lift bags of feed and bedding
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to move heavy stainless steel racks, clean cages, etc.
• Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment

Pay

Hiring range: $18.22 - $20.86, commensurate with education and experience.