What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Animal Technician position at University of Maryland Baltimore County?
College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
https://cnms.umbc.edu/
The incumbent will maintain care and treatment of animals according to standard
facility operating procedures and to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations. Specific duties include: daily health checks, treatments, sample collection, breeding and cage changes; updating room logs; Animal medical procedures as directed by the veterinary staff, ensuring cleanliness of mice/rat facilities; assisting in the cage wash rooms - dumping and/or filling cages - as needed and performing other duties as assigned.
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $45,375 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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- Health checks and cage changes for laboratory animals
- Veterinary care and treatments
- Breeding and sample collections
- Cage prep for sterilization / cage washing
- General housekeeping, sanitization, stocking supplies
- Administrative, i.e. schedule coordination, operations meetings
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED and one year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.
Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.
- Safely and humanely handle animals for medical procedures.
- Lift, transport and deliver materials and stock laboratory supplies and goods.
- Wear and work in personal protective equipment.
- Ability to stand, bend lift and twist for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to operate computers and other standard office equipment.
- Bachelors Degree in animal science or related area.
- ALAT certification
- Direct experience in providing animal husbandry and veterinary care procedures in a rodent research facility.
- Training on humanely handling and treating of laboratory animals and demonstrate proficiency in humane handling and treatment of rodents during medical procedures.
A background check will be required.
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UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement/Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Pay Range 8 (minimum: $45,375 maximum: $72,448) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Contingent II/Contractual.
Please note that this is a full-time contractual staff position. The contract term will be for a one-year period, with the option to renew.
Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Salary : $45,375
