Animal Science Working Husbandry Tech - LAR

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) animal resources are comprised of approximately 100,000 gross assigned square feet in 4 buildings located on the KUMC campus in Kansas City, KS. The entire centralized animal care program at KUMC was fully accredited by the Association for Accreditation and Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) in 1992 and has maintained its accreditation since that time. Laboratory Animal Resources has grown to employ 35 persons and provide services for over 100 investigators and 500 research staff. Under Team Leader supervision, performs routine husbandry, janitorial, and cage cleaning procedures related to the care and use of laboratory animals. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) management, including veterinarian. This position needs to possess basic computer skills, be able to follow written and verbal instructions, learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies.

Requirements

2 years experience working with animals/in animal care. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Basic computer skills
Able to follow written and verbal instructions
Learn and apply new standard operating procedures and policies

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED
Customer service skills.
Multitasking, time management and organizational skills.
Communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct animal health observations.
Complete animal care assignments according to standard operating procedures.
Feed and water animals.
Receive and identify animals using appropriate methods.
Handle and restrain animals.
Wean animals.
Monitor environmental parameters.
Record information on the cage cards and check sheets.
Complete forms and sends email notifications to investigators.
Submit cage orders.
Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.
Disinfect animal rooms and support areas.
Organize and clean storage areas.
Follow established health and safety procedures.
Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.
Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick
Ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment
Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)