Comparative Medicine Program Research Animal Technicians I, Ii, Iii

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas, US
Commensurate; not specified; not specified
Not specified (likely on-site based on job responsibilities)
Husbandry duties for laboratory animals
Sanitation of assigned animal holding rooms
Maintenance of assigned support areas
Texas A&M University is seeking Research Animal Technicians I, II, and III for its Comparative Medicine Program, responsible for animal husbandry and maintenance of laboratory animal facilities. The positions require varying levels of experience in animal care, with an emphasis on quality care and support for research activities

Job Summary

  • The Comparative Medicine Program (CMP) enhances excellence in research and teaching at Texas A&M through high quality animal care.
  • The Comparative Medicine Program Research Animal Technicians I, II, III, under direction, is responsible for husbandry duties for laboratory animals; sanitation of assigned animal holding rooms; and maintenance of assigned support areas.
  • Alternate shifts are available for work outside of normal business hours, such as a Tuesday through Saturday shift or a Sunday through Thursday shift.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Texas A&M University is seeking Research Animal Technicians I, II, and III for its Comparative Medicine Program, responsible for animal husbandry and maintenance of laboratory animal facilities. The positions require varying levels of experience in animal care, with an emphasis on quality care and support for research activities.

Salary

Commensurate; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Husbandry duties for laboratory animals
  • Sanitation of assigned animal holding rooms
  • Maintenance of assigned support areas
  • Tolerate significant standing, bending, stretching, walking
  • Not allergic to animals, latex, waste products, or bedding
  • Report to work during emergencies

Nice-to-have

  • Enriching learning and working environment
  • Respecting all perspectives, talents & lived experience
  • Embracing varying opinions and perspectives

Key Requirements

  • Six months of related experience in laboratory animal care (Level I)
  • One year of related experience in laboratory animal care (Level II)
  • Two years of related experience in laboratory animal care (Level III)
  • Successful completion of a formal Laboratory Animal Science Course may substitute for three months of laboratory animal care experience
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification (well-qualified Level III)
  • Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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