Biocontainment Animal Technician, Animal Resources Center - Service Department in Galveston, Texas at University of Texas Medical Branch

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or equivalent. AALAS LAT certified or exam eligible (must successfully pass exam within 6 months of start date). Minimum of two years experience working in an animal facility or validated completion of the military occupational school (MOS: 68T Animal Care Specialist). This position requires DOJ clearance within six months.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required

• AALAS LAT certified or exam eligible (must successfully pass exam within 6 months of start
  date).

Job Description:

Within a biocontainment environment, provides for the research and veterinary support of laboratory animals in a humane, safe, and sanitary manner using appropriate equipment and established procedures up to ABSL4.

Job Duties:

• Maintains qualifications to enter ABSL2, ABSL3, and ABSL4
• Performs veterinary functions utilizing bio-hazardous substances.
• Assists in compilation of statistical data and engages in long-range planning of research support.
• Maintains knowledge of biohazard operations and systems.
• Determines appropriate animal housing systems according to specific regulations within a
  biocontainment environment.
• Maintains an animal space allocations IAW regulatory statues.
• Assists principal investigator and/or veterinarian(s) in preparation of a technical/surgical
  procedure(s) and may assist in procedure if required.
• Provides daily husbandry care including feeding and sanitation for multiple small and large species
  as directed.
• Participates and assists in animal health checks.
• Collects samples and processes diagnostic tests.
• Monitors and cares for pre-operative and post-operative veterinary patients.
• Performs anesthetic induction, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Provides aseptic surgical support.
• Cleans and sets up operating room and surgical packs.
• Operates and maintains medical and surgical equipment.
• Exposes and develops radiographs.
• Maintains surgical and veterinary records.
• Performs technical support with all levels of containment.
• Effectively and professionally communicates with veterinarians, leadership, and research staff.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related veterinary or biocontainment duties as required or assigned.

Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.