What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANIMAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST I position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
To perform all duties essential to proper care of laboratory animals and specialized colonies within assigned areas. To work within a specialized or technical team that provides animal care consistent with animal species requirements and established guidelines. To be responsible for upkeep and general maintenance of equipment or systems and to perform physical assessments on animals and recognize signs of illness. To assist in filing and organizing health records for campus wide health surveillance program and to maintain detail records of colonies and to maintain daily animal and room census records.
Duties & Responsibilities:
High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience required. Certified at any level by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) preferred.
Note: All external candidates must pass a Drug & TB Skin Test
UAB Benefits
UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB’s voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Clerical & Administrative
Organization
120100010 Animal Resources Care Staff
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)
Onsite
Equal Opportunity Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Applies general knowledge of animal biology, husbandry, and animal facility operations to the function of a specialized division of ARP in accordance with requirements and established procedures. Management of species could vary depending upon the specialized group, but may include working with species within aquatic tanks, isolators, containment, quarantine, etc. and/or support equipment/operations
- Maintains knowledge of any training general requirements set forth within ARP and/or related to the specialized area
- Serves as specialized area contact and as a resource for any and all staff and guests
- Perform other duties as assigned
High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience required. Certified at any level by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) preferred.
Note: All external candidates must pass a Drug & TB Skin Test
UAB Benefits
UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB’s voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Clerical & Administrative
Organization
120100010 Animal Resources Care Staff
Employee Status
Regular
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)
Onsite
Equal Opportunity Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Salary : $16 - $20
