Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED . Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays. Lift up to 50 pounds. Wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator. Follow written and verbal instructions. Learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies. Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Animal experience. Customer oriented attitude. Ability to multitask. Values teamwork. Values continuing education. Looking for career growth. Looking for long term employment.
Receive Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician ( ALAT ) certification within 2 years of employment.
Provide three professional references including one from direct supervisor.
Environment
Laboratory
Physical Requirements
Medium
Probation Status
Subject to the regulations of the State of Kansas, the Board of Regents and the University of Kansas Medical Center, I understand and agree that I may be subject to a probation period and during the probation period I serve at the pleasure of the Executive Vice Chancellor of KUMC and my employment may be ended at any time during that period.
Hiring Range
EEO Statement
KU Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
50% – Husbandry and Cage Washroom Duties
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 checksheets. Complete forms and send email notifications to investigators. Submit cage orders.
Description of Job Duty
30% – Janitorial Duties
Operate mechanical cleaning equipment. Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary. Disinfect animal rooms and support areas. Organizes and cleans storage areas.
Description of Job Duty
10% – Biotechnical Procedures
Conduct animal health observations. Euthanize animals and disposes of carcasses as required.
Description of Job Duty
5% – Other
Follow supervisor directions for complying with established federal, state and local regulations relating to laboratory animals and facilities. Follow established health and safety procedures. Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.
Description of Job Duty
5% – Perform other duties as assigned.
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