Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Cancer Center

Animal Imaging Shared Resource (AISR)

Veterinary Technician II (2739)

Position # 00796226 Req # 25778

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The University of Colorado (CU) Cancer Center headquartered at the Anschutz Medical Campus and part of the CU School of Medicine. It is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. CU Cancer Center’s clinical care sites are UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado are ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report.

The CU Cancer Center is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network®, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers working to establish and deliver the gold standard in cancer clinical guidelines. CU Cancer Center also is a member of the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN), a unique research partnership among North America’s top cancer centers leveraging multiple data sources and matching patients to targeted treatments. CU Cancer Center includes six institutional partners made up of approximately 300 researchers and physicians at three state universities and three healthcare delivery institutions.

The CU Cancer Center’s vision is to “prevent and conquer cancer. Together.” We do this through our mission statement of “uniting our community to overcome cancer through innovation, discovery, prevention, early detection, multidisciplinary care and education.”

Nature of Work

The Cancer Center is looking to hire a full-time Veterinary Technician II to join the Animal Imaging Shared Resource team (AISR) to assist with the day-to-day operations in animal handling and imaging of rodents using a Bruker 9.4 Tesla MRI scanner, PerkinElmer Quantum GX2 microCT, Siemens microCT, Siemens microPET, PerkinElmer IVIS Spectrum optical scanner, PerkinElmer IVIS SpectrumCT optical scanner and PerkinElmer IVIS200 optical scanner. The Veterinarian Technician will perform animal handling during image acquisition to include injections, administering anesthesia and performing sample collection for small laboratory animals (mostly mice and rats) which are enrolled in imaging studies. The Veterinary Technician will also be cross-trained in NMR Metabolomics and wet lab duties.

Examples of Work Performed

Accommodate all AISR Users:in scheduling imaging services through the iLabin performing imaging acquisitions according to the established SOPsin performing animal anesthesia and animal handling during imaging studies according to the established protocolsin performing routine quality control and services to our imaging scanners with individualized training sessions for our users on our optical scannerswith data transfer and data archiving

Updating all SOPs for animal imaging Communicate with research personnel regarding technical issues or animal health issues during image acquisitionWork closely with all AISR team members as well as the Radiology, RadOnc and Veterinarian OLAR teamTrain and advise all AISR users on animal handling and animal protocols for their studiesTrain new investigators on accessing iLab and scheduling their studiesAssist with scheduling and acquisition of all AISR studies Assist with billing through iLabKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective written and oral communication skillsAbility to enter data in a database and manage an email accountAbility to handle rodentsAbility to perform anesthesia on animalsAbility to perform tail vein injectionsKnowledge of an animal research facilityAbility to maintain an activity log and iLab recordsAbility to work with complex machineryPlanning and organization skillsAbility to teach and lead others by exampleAbility to work with multiple investigators and teams

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology/ Laboratory Animal TechnologyTwo (2) years’ experience in an animal facility working in a technical capacity with animalsA combination of work experience and education assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary surgery, which provided the same type, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may substitute for the associate’s degree.

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year experience in a research animal facility working in a technical capacity with animalsExperience with animal imaging (Xray, CT, ultrasound, optical, MRI)

Conditions of Employment

Must be willing and able to enter high magnetic field (no pace makers, no implants, no ferromagnetic body piercing, no infusion pumps) – please refer to MRI safety guidelinesMust be willing and able to euthanize rodentsMust be willing able to work around noise and vibrationsMust be willing and able to work around radioactive materialsMust be willing and able to obtain and maintain a radiation safety trainingMust possess and maintain a current State of Colorado Driver’s LicenseMust be willing and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection

(NOTE: Career family definition, level definition and position emphasis in the job description above will be included in posting here.)

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position has been established at $42,607-47,540.16 and is commensurate with skills and experience.    

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

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Job Category: Health Care
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 30, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing