Requisition 10000564

Research & Laboratory Support Career Opportunities

Telephone Job Line: (214) 648-5627

ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

Posted Date Tue Oct 27, 2009

Closing Date Mon Nov 02, 2009 or until filled

Salary * Negotiable *

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Department Animal Resources Center

Job Category Research & Laboratory Support

Hours 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Requisition Number 10000564

Position Number 28230

Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Previous experience in animal caretaking preferred.

Skills And Abilities Effective Communications Skills
Customer Service

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Job Duties 1. Review, comprehend and comply with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area.

2. Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily bottle/cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.

3. Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site Supervisor.

4. Disposes of animal carcasses following established procedures.

5. Receive, inspect and put away incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.

6. Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines.

7. Sanitizes facilities, animal housing units, and ancillary animal care equipment.

8. Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.

9. Complies with and wears required personal protective equipment.

10. Observes and reports problems involving animal care equipment and environmental support systems.

11. Maintain accurate departmental animal housing or support area record keeping.

12. Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted Date	Tue Oct 27, 2009
Closing Date	Mon Nov 02, 2009 or until filled
Salary	* Negotiable *
FLSA Status	Non-exempt
Department	Animal Resources Center
Job Category	Research & Laboratory Support
Hours	7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Requisition Number	10000564
Position Number	28230
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):	1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Previous experience in animal caretaking preferred.
Skills And Abilities	Effective Communications Skills Customer Service
Security	This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Job Duties	1. Review, comprehend and comply with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area. 2. Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily bottle/cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols. 3. Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site Supervisor. 4. Disposes of animal carcasses following established procedures. 5. Receive, inspect and put away incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area. 6. Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines. 7. Sanitizes facilities, animal housing units, and ancillary animal care equipment. 8. Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. 9. Complies with and wears required personal protective equipment. 10. Observes and reports problems involving animal care equipment and environmental support systems. 11. Maintain accurate departmental animal housing or support area record keeping. 12. Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed. Performs other duties as assigned.
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