Animal Care Transport at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
About This Position
DLAR-Animal Husbandry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000551)
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR), Animal Care Transport Technician, will:
• Operate DLAR vehicles, including vans and box trucks,
• Transport caging and various species of research animals between DLAR facilities,
• Receive and stock supply deliveries,
• Assemble caging and equipment,
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on equipment, and
• Assist with facility support activities such as cleaning and caging preparation.
The candidate will oversee DLAR vehicle inspection and preventative maintenance schedules, and will assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, when transporting animals and materials. The candidate will liaise with research staff and DLAR employees regarding transport activities, follow delivery schedules, receive equipment and supply deliveries at the loading dock, maintain equipment inventories in an electronic database system, stock supplies, organize and clean storage areas, and maintain organized records of activities.
Sanitization duties may include decontaminating vehicles and facility support areas, processing soiled animal caging, preparing clean caging, and operating various types of cagewash equipment. The candidate will perform some administrative tasks such as documenting completed tasks, maintaining an accurate delivery schedule, and corresponding via email.
Must have a valid PA driver’s license, a clean driving record, be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, and push/pull heavy equipment. Vaccinations and/or TB testing may be required. The successful candidate must be able to pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks, and possibly the PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Transports a variety of animals, supplies, and equipment across sites. Provides animal care in regards to all regulations, including animal waste and deceased animal disposal.
Essential Functions
Employee must be able to read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures and departmental policies; follow both written and oral directives; visualize animals; demonstrate sufficient fine motor skill to manipulate small animals and equipment; negotiate around equipment within close quarters; move between rooms and work spaces; and must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.
Physical Effort
The employee must be able to stand for extended periods; bend and lift repeatedly; lift 50 pounds, and push/pull heavy caging equipment.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Animal Care Transport
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Animal Research
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: None required.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm. Some weekends and holidays.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications.
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable