Job Title | LAB ANIMAL CARE TECH II |
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Position Number | 8150045 |
Job Category | University Staff |
Job Type | Full-Time |
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt |
Campus | Maywood-Health Sciences Campus |
Department Name | COMPARATIVE MEDICINE |
Location Code | COMPARATIVE MEDICINE (06121A) |
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No |
Duties and Responsibilities | - Performs routine husbandry of laboratory animals to include observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks. - Prepares animal cages, racks, and water bottles as needed. - Provides exercise and enrichment as required by federal regulations. - Cleans and/or disinfects animal rooms, facility service areas and equipment. - Maintains various record-keeping tasks in the department. - Maintains animal census and collects data for billing. - Processes newly arrived animals, observes for signs of illness and reports to supervisor/manager. - Assists research investigators in animal restraint and various handling techniques. - Checks health status of animals and reports abnormalities to supervisor/manager. - Transports animals, feed, bedding, etc. to designated areas as required. - Performs related duties as assigned. |
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience | High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education. Preferred: Associates degree or equivalent training acquired via work experience or education. Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience |
Qualifications | - Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures. - Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency. - Ability to communicate verbally. - Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people. - Ability to deal with stressful situations. - Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks. - Ability to work as an effective team member. - Ability to organize workflow. - Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill. - Ability to interact with internal and external constituents. |
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification preferred, required after one year. |
Computer Skills | Keyboarding, Word |
Supervisory Responsibilities | No |
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No |
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | Yes |
Physical Demands | Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions |
Working Conditions | Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Animals, Infectious Diseases, Danger |
Open Date | 03/28/2024 |
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Diversity and Inclusion Statement | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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