What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician, Associate position at Purdue University?
The Research Technician, Associate is an entry-level position that builds skills in providing husbandry and care a variety of laboratory animals listed on approved protocols including but not limited to rodents, rabbits, sheep, swine, horses, cows, and poultry in conventional, barrier, and barn housing. This position will learn and perform husbandry and health checks for all species on campus as well as any new species that arrive for future studies. Change cages/clean stalls, use specialized equipment (including rack washer, bulk autoclave, steam gun, skid steer). Work with animals exposed to biological/chemical/radiation hazards, and prepare animal aging components for use in the animal facilities. Perform other cleaning and maintenance duties as necessary. Occasional euthanasia of rodents.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Two or more years of animal care related experience
- Basic computer and data-entry skills
- Basic knowledge of animal care
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Exhibit professional behavior in speaking with all staff (Purdue and non-Purdue interactions)
- Driver's license
- Ability to work overtime and on weekend/holidays as required
- Ability to pull/push large heavy equipment; push/pull equipment up and down ramps; repetitive lifting/turning/bending/reaching (high and stretching low)
- Ability to be on feet and moving all day
- Ability to enter stalls or caging with large animals (cow/horse/sheep/pig) and work in the stall with the animals present
- Exhibit professional behavior in speaking with all staff (Purdue and non-Purdue interactions)
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's degree
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check is required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Plan
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
