Animal Husbandry Technician I - LAR

Department:

RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration

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Husbandry

Position Title:

Animal Husbandry Technician I - LAR

Job Family Group:

University Support Staff

Job Description Summary:

Under Team Leader supervision, the Animal Husbandry Technician performs routine husbandry, janitorial, and cage cleaning procedures related to the care and use of laboratory animals. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) management, including veterinarians. This position needs to possess basic computer skills, be able to follow written and verbal instructions, learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies.

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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma/GED

Skills

• Customer service skills.

• Multitasking, time management and organizational skills. 

• Communication skills.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

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