Animal Care Specialist

Hiring Department: Biomedical Science

Location: Rockford, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1016907

Posting Close Date: 2/21/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position coordinates specialized care for animals, provides technical support to facility users and staff, and assists with the daily activities and operation of a Biological Resource Laboratory. They work under the direction of higher-level personnel.
Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Provides advanced animal care including coordinating specialized care and/or performing advanced animal care procedures and/or treatments; This position involves direct care and handling of these animals;

• 2. Provides technical support to facility users and staff;

• 3. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots animal care equipment; performs and documents routine quality assurance and preventive maintenance; records equipment issues; initiates service calls;

• 4. Assists with inventory management including receiving, storing, allocating, and/or maintenance of equipment and/or supplies; maintains inventory records;

• 5. Monitors activities and/or programs within an animal care facility; monitors records for activities and programs; reports required corrective action;

• 6. Assists with personnel functions such as training and/or developing staff, work schedules, and assignments;

• 7. Provides basic animal care such as feeding, watering, grooming, bathing, and/or exercising animals;

• 8. Maintains proper environmental conditions within an animal care facility, including routine cleaning and sanitizing, disposing of animal waste or remains, and/or monitoring environmental controls;

• 9. Coordinates and teaches a masters level course on animal use in research;

• 10. Performs duties of the lower level(s);

• 11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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