Animal Care Technician II

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) supports the research activities of Tulane University faculty, staff, and students by fostering a comprehensive program of quality animal care. The Animal Care Technician II is an intermediate level position that builds skills in providing husbandry and care to a variety of laboratory animals. The ACT II position works under supervision until deemed proficient by the supervisor. Employees in the classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Required to work weekend, holiday, and emergency work schedules. This position is considered essential personnel.

Requirements

• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Possesses organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform duties in adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and push items weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years animal husbandry or previous animal care experience.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• OR Graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program.
• OR Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification and one year animal husbandry or previous animal care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University's Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED