Senior Laboratory Animal Care Technician
Rutgers University
SAVE savedJobs
SAVE savedJobs

Senior Laboratory Animal Care Technician

Rutgers University

Gmail Email Print
Application
The application opened in a new tab.
By using this feature you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Details
Posted:
December 27, 2020
Location:
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Salary:
Open

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Laboratory Animal Care Technician for the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Provides diversified care, feeding, transportation, and daily observation for all animal species used in research and teaching.
  • Coordinates and assists in the general maintenance of the facilities.
  • Ensures the humane care and treatment of the animals.
  • Responsible for daily maintenance of multiple animal colony rooms to be in compliance with animal welfare regulations, university and CMR policies.
  • Performs animal husbandry and monitors procedures with special attention to the needs of virus free species, observing and reporting signs of illness, injury or distress in animals.
  • Interacts with their supervisor regarding needs of individual research projects and PI's and will become familiar will all project protocols as it relates to daily husbandry needs of the colony rooms they maintain; ensures areas of noncompliance with regulations are reported; daily animal census are recorded and performs euthanasia when instructed.
  • May guide and instruct Lab Animal Care Technicians and others.

    Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent, with coursework completed in biological or animal sciences and one year of research related animal handling experience. An equivalent combination of experience and/or related college level study in animal science may be substituted for the above.
  • Must have American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory-Animal Technician Certification.
  • Requires the ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively.
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Will be required to pass pre-employment and periodic physical examinations and to participate in occupational health programs for animal workers.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license, two years driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers’ Defensive Driving Course.
  • Regular workweek may include weekends and/or evening shift work.
    NOTE: UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AALAS LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN EXAMINATION AND ONE (1) FULL YEAR IN POSITION, INCUMBENT WILL BE PROMOTED TO RANGE 15 PRINCIPAL LABORATORY ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN.

    Equipment Utilized:

  • Cage washing equipment, Autoclaves, Floor scrubbers, Chemical mixing stations, Dry heat oven. Tattooing machines. Various computer programs. May need to drive University vehicle.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job of being able to lift 50 pounds, push and pull heavy loads of equipment, bend, stoop and reach, and work in cage wash and animal room conditions while wearing safety apparel and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Can be standing, bending, stooping, or reaching for long periods of time.
  • Potential exposure to animal dander, fluids, and soiled waste as well as cleaning chemicals.
  • The wearing of PPE could increase body temperature.

    Special Conditions:

  • Clean driving record.

    Posting Number: 20ST2358

    Location: Rutgers University - New Brunswick

    • Internal Number: 124056
    About Rutgers University
    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
    More Jobs from This Employer
    More Jobs Like This
    Senior Laboratory Animal Technician - Comparative Biology Unit, Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging   Boston, Massachusetts
    Tufts University 2 Months Ago
    Sr. Research Specialist   Baltimore, Maryland
    Johns Hopkins University 2 Months Ago
    Research Technologist   Baltimore, Maryland
    Johns Hopkins University 5 Months Ago
    BACK TO TOP
    Help is on the way!
    We're sorry you are having trouble applying for this job.

    Please try loading this job using the following link before submitting your help request: