What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Husbandry Technician - LAR position at University of Kansas Medical Center?
Department
RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration
Husbandry
Position Title
Animal Husbandry Technician - LAR
Job Family Group
University Support Staff
Job Description Summary
Work involves manual, semi-skilled and skilled work in an animal educational and research unit. Work involves providing sanitary environmental conditions and caring for animals. Work may also include assisting a veterinarian, scientist or other animal professionals in procedures and activities involving animal health and disease; supervising or independently performing a wide range of complex technical procedures and assisting or coordinating work with a professional staff. Some positions may provide leadership or supervision over staff.
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Work Environment
Work Experience:
Preferred Qualifications
Resume
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Rate Type
Hourly
Compensation Statement
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range
$21.63 - $29.18
Minimum
$21.63
Midpoint
$25.43
Maximum
$29.18
RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration
Husbandry
Position Title
Animal Husbandry Technician - LAR
Job Family Group
University Support Staff
Job Description Summary
Work involves manual, semi-skilled and skilled work in an animal educational and research unit. Work involves providing sanitary environmental conditions and caring for animals. Work may also include assisting a veterinarian, scientist or other animal professionals in procedures and activities involving animal health and disease; supervising or independently performing a wide range of complex technical procedures and assisting or coordinating work with a professional staff. Some positions may provide leadership or supervision over staff.
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct animal health observations. Complete animal care assignments according to standard operating procedures.
- Feed and water animals. Receive and identify animals using appropriate methods.
- Handle and restrain animals. Wean animals.
- Monitor environmental parameters.
- Record information on the cage cards and check sheets.
- Complete forms and sends email notifications to investigators.
- Submit cage orders.
- Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
- Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.
- Disinfect animal rooms and support areas.
- Organize and clean storage areas.
- Follow established health and safety procedures.
- Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.
- Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.
Work Environment
- Move 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator as needed.
- Must be able and willing to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Work Experience:
- Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Customer service skills.
- Multitasking, time management and organizational skills.
- Communication skills.
Resume
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Rate Type
Hourly
Compensation Statement
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range
$21.63 - $29.18
Minimum
$21.63
Midpoint
$25.43
Maximum
$29.18
Salary : $22 - $29