Animal Care Technician I, Division Of Comparative Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, D.C., US
$17.95 - $26.84; not specified; not specified ph
Daily animal husbandry
Handling laboratory animals
Monitoring animal health
The Animal Care Technician exists to support the Division of Comparative Medicine’s animal husbandry function in support of animal research initiatives
Job Summary
The Animal Care Technician exists to support the Division of Comparative Medicine’s animal husbandry function in support of animal research initiatives.
The incumbent will be working in a designated work area, but will also spend a significant amount of time in the animal facility where he/she could be exposed to biological hazards, chemicals, and laboratory animals.
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
Matching Summary
The Animal Care Technician exists to support the Division of Comparative Medicine’s animal husbandry function in support of animal research initiatives.
Salary
$17.95 - $26.84; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Daily animal husbandry
Handling laboratory animals
Monitoring animal health
Following standard operating procedures
Working with biological hazards
Nice-to-have
Commitment to social justice
Global perspective
Intellectual inquiry
Making a difference in the world
Key Requirements
High school diploma
Prior experience working with animals
AALAS certification preferred
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Work in hot and/or steamy environments
Perform repetitive bending, twisting, and pushing motions
Verbal and written communication skills in English