Job location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-05-13
Req: R100032172
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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful purpose to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value.  Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University has been named on Forbes's Best Employers list for two consecutive years, and is the only university in Florida to receive this honor.

The Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), Office of the Vice Provost for Research, has an immediate job opportunity for an Animal Care Technician position at the Medical Campus.

CORE JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                                    

The Animal Care Technician provides daily care for various species of animals. Duties include daily observation; feeding and watering; sanitizing and/or sterilizing animal cages and equipment; exercising and providing environmental enrichment. The Animal Care Technician may assist veterinary and research staff with procedures such as collection of biological samples and administration of medications and treatments. Must receive and store materials/supplies as well as maintain animal records.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                          

• Provides animal husbandry to a variety of animals including non-human primates (NHP): daily observation, feeding, watering, exercising and providing environmental enrichment to research animals housed in multiple facilities.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains equipment (biosafety hoods, animal cages, and change stations).  
• Monitors animal room light cycles and documents room environment (temperature and humidity) on a daily basis.
• Receives animals and supplies from vendors and properly houses the animals and stores supplies according to established SOPs.
• Prepares animal diets, cages, and water and operates autoclaves to sterilize animal food, water, and equipment.
• Reviews and inspects the animal facility area and reports changes/issues to supervisor (and or Physical Plant, Facilities or Energy Management) so work orders for repairs can be prepared.
• Assists veterinary and research staff with animal procedures such as collection of biological samples and administration of medications/treatments.
• Observes animals for signs of injury, discomfort, and disease and reports findings to supervisors and/or veterinary staff.
• Assists with treatment of animals and monitors animal health status through the use of established sentinel program, as directed.
• Provides preventive maintenance, monitors, and changes ventilated cage rack and animal room filters. 
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Certification and Licensing:

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is preferred and will be strongly encouraged.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience is required. Animal research facility experience in the handling of multiple animal species including Non-Human Primates (NHP) and Virus Antigen Free (VAF) rodents is highly preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Strong oran and written communications skills and computer literacy.
• Thorough knowledge of the handling and care of lab animal species.

• Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends is required.
• Participation in the department’s Emergency Response Team as Essential Personnel is required.  

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

r2