Animal Care Technician I in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Animal Care Technician I

Med-Neurobiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004335)

Department of Neurobiology | University of Pittsburgh

Job Summary

Provides animal care to laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations and basic medical treatments. Performs cage cleaning and facility sanitization procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains timely and accurate documentation.

Essential Functions

The Systems Neuroscience Animal Research Lab (SNARL) Animal Care Technician I will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will provide food, water, and enrichment, perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment, and room, complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments, procedures, and unique diets and maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment function.

Duties also include facility support tasks including laundering scrubs, performing general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, stocking supply areas, and assisting with cage wash operations. The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills, be available to work weekends and holidays and pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks. Vaccinations, and TB testing is required.

Physical Effort

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, push/pull heavy equipment.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Animal Care Technician I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Animal Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

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.

Work Schedule: Thursday to Monday 7:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon 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: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter