What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Research Technician position at University of Nebraska Medical Center?
Department Comparative Medicine 50001223 Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday-Friday w/ weekends/holidays Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity Position Summary
Under the direction of the Coordinator, Veterinary Technical Services, Comparative Medicine, this position will perform and provide assistance in implementing CM’s Animal Health Surveillance Program. These duties will include monitoring daily animal health surveillance, and monitoring of compliance with USDA, IACUC, and AAALAC policies and regulations. This position will also be required to perform first line basic care, feeding, and husbandry of all species of animals used in research at UNMC as required. Other duties may be assigned.
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Posting Category Research - Non Academic Working Title Animal Research Technician Job Title Veterinary Technician Salary Grade RA14H Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY Salary Range $18.221 - $27.356/hourly Job Requisition Begin Date 03/25/2025 Application Review Date 04/01/2025 Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Post high school education in veterinary, biological, or related field can be substituted for up to two years of experience.)
Required Experience
3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience in a veterinary surgery clinic and/or laboratory animal type setting.
(Post high school education in veterinary, biological, or related field can be substituted for up to two years of experience.)
(Post high school education in veterinary, biological, or related field can be substituted for up to two years of experience.)
Required License
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The incumbent must be familiar with current Federal Laws and regulations regarding animal care and use, NIH guidelines, and AAALAC accreditation requirements to assure compliance. Must have ability to follow through on multiple projects and work assignments simultaneously. Must have the ability to interact with individuals of great diversity in culture and education. Must be high organized and detail oriented.
Individual must exhibit independent judgement in problem resolution and decision making with minimal supervision.
Individual must exhibit independent judgement in problem resolution and decision making with minimal supervision.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Biological Sciences
Preferred Experience:
Experience with a variety of species in an AAALAC Accredited Animal Care and Use Program or USDA licensed facility.
Preferred License:
Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Certification as AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT).
Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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