Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Animal Care Technician I will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will:
The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills; be proficient with technology in order to use common applications (e.g. email, Microsoft Office, Pittworx); be available to work weekends and holidays; stand for extended periods of time; lift 50 pounds; push/pull heavy equipment; and pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks. Candidates working in the Rangos Research Building at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh will need to obtain Child Protection Clearances. Vaccinations and TB testing may be required.
Pay rate is $18.63/hour.
Job SummaryProvides animal care to laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations and basic medical treatments. Performs cage cleaning and facility sanitization procedures in accorance with standard operating procedures and maintains timely and accurate documentation.
Essential FunctionsThe employee must be able to:
The employee must be able to:
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Animal Care Technician I Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Animal Research Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. -4:00 some evenings/weekends and/or holidays Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. -4:00 some evenings/weekends and/or holidays Hiring Range: $18.63 per hour Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Not ApplicablePlease see job descriptionPI254206293