Animal Care Technician
About The Position
To perform the necessary duties to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned. During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps. Additional Information: One .5 FTE (20 hours per week) and one 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) are available. Shift details to be provided at time of interview. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma.
- Must be able to assume responsibility, work independently, without close supervision, and cooperatively with other animal care technicians.
- Must be able to carefully follow set procedures as dictated by the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and guidelines established by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care.
- Must have above average manual dexterity, stand on feet more than 50% of the time, be able to lift 50 pounds, bend or squat routinely, and work with arms above shoulder level.
Nice To Haves
- 1 to 2 years animal handling preferred.
- Incumbent is recommended to be certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science after 2 years' experience on the job as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).
Responsibilities
- Animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
