Job Description
Lab Animal Tech
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >
You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
About the College
Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) is responsible for the daily husbandry and veterinary care of all animals housed or held at the University of Cincinnati. LAMS also provides training and support to faculty and staff that utilize vertebrate animals.
Job Overview
We are seeking to fill multiple Lab Animal Technician (LAT) positions. The successful candidate may be appointed to a LAT 1 or LAT 2 based on qualifications, experience, and skills. This position will provide food, water, and basic husbandry care; observe animals to assess health, change cages, and provide support cleaning and/or sanitizing caging equipment. If you love caring for animals, are customer service driven, have good communication skills and organizational skills, have self-starting abilities, effective troubleshooting and problem solving, and want to be a part of a highly talented and committed team, this may be the job for you.Under direct supervision from designated supervisor, maintain sanitation and husbandry programs for a variety of animal species, housing systems, and equipment. Assist in maintaining the health of a variety of laboratory animals following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
LAMS also has a flexible start time, overtime pay availability, and an Upward Mobility program that allows you to be promoted when eligible to the next level with a pay increase.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to animal bites and diseases; exposure to animal waste, urine, feces, blood, dander (allergens), and odors; exposure to dust, hot water and steam.
Essential Functions
Perform duties of Laboratory Animal Aide (LAA) positions plus:
Maintain sanitation and husbandry programs for a variety of animal species, housing systems, and equipment in accordance with written SOPs. Maintain records on daily log sheets and other forms in accordance with SOPs. Provide basic and special care for cage level barrier housed transgenic and knockout genetically engineered rodents.
Observe, record, and report on the health status of animals; determine acceptability of an animal to be maintained in university facilities. Receive, properly identify, and transfer animals to holding cages based on written, oral, or picture directions. Monitor environmental conditions for a variety of animal species (temperature, relative humidity, illumination requirements, air flow, etc.) and report out-of-range conditions to Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) management. Report any facility problems to LAMS management.
Assist the veterinary clinical staff with restraint and treatment of animals; administer medications and special diets; collect specimens/samples. Maintain records on daily observations and report any and all observed health problems.
Assist research staff, LAMS staff, and students with restraint of animals and special housing per supervisor approved service requests.
Assist with the maintenance of rodent breeding programs, including weaning and identification.
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs; operate cage washers, autoclaves, and laundry washers and dryers. Prepare special protective clothing for use in barrier animal holding areas.
Assist with training of LAAs. May coordinate the work of LAA positions.
Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Required Trainings/Certifications
Some positions may require a current valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Required Experience
One (1) year of related experience.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Must pass a physical examination and test negative for active infectious tuberculosis prior to starting employment. Must have the ability to lift up 40 pounds.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
LAT 1 Rate of Pay $20.23
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ: 95501
Lab Animal Tech
Date:
Mar 8, 2024
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility:
Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment:
Laboratory, Medicare, Facilities, Genetics, Science, Healthcare, Operations, Research
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
