Location: Edinburg,TX, USA
Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV7813Working TitleANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN INumber of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, TexasDepartmentLaboratory Animal ResourcesFTE1.0FLSANon-ExemptScope of JobPerforms work in the handling, care, and treatment of animals used in experiments and, of animals maintained in breeding colonies that produce animals for use in experiments.Description of DutiesProvides routine care of animals including feeding, and cleaning and sanitizing cages and environmental enrichment devices.Assists in maintaining animal care, facilities and equipment. and with procedures.Maintains records of the daily census of animal colonies and of diets, life history events, genealogy, weights, and health status of individual animals.Follows special instructions for the care and experimental manipulation of laboratory animals, including instructions pertaining to prescribed preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures.May administer special diets and medicines to animals.May prepare animals for experimental and clinical procedures, including blood sampling and surgery.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ReceivedDirect supervision from assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenNoneRequired EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.Preferred EducationN/ALicenses/CertificationsPreferred:As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).Required ExperienceNone.Preferred ExperienceRelated experience.EquipmentUse of standard office equipment.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Frequent travel and weekend work is required. Standard laboratory setting, exposure to bio-hazardous material, extreme temperatures, odors, noise, vibration, allergens and humidity. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and will include the use of personal protective equipment. Working conditions are an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to temperature variations, infectious diseases, and animals. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds while performing duties in the animal care facility.OtherPhysical CapabilitiesThis position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.Employment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date09/30/2024Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthGender*Ethnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information.Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Link Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Are you a current UTRGV employee?YesNoAre you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutionsYes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutionsNo - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutionsPlease select your highest level of completed education.6th grade education10th grade educationHigh School Diploma or GEDAssociates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College HoursBachelors Degree from an accredited universityMasters Degree from an accredited universityPh. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited universityNone of the abovePlease provide the field of study for your education:(Open Ended Question)Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:Less than 1 year1 year2 years3 years4 years5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 yearsOver 10 yearsDo you meet the minimum requirements for this position?YesNoApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationCurriculum VitaeUnofficial TranscriptsReference Letter 1Reference Letter 2Reference Letter 3Certifications and LicensesTraining CertificatesOther DocumentList of 3 ReferencesUnofficial Transcripts 2Unofficial Transcripts 3Letter of InterestUnofficial Graduate TranscriptsAdditional Document