Animal Technician II

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE) at Cornell University provides animal care and veterinary services to the university’s research and teaching community. CARE also advises and educates researchers, staff, and students on animal experimentation and promotes responsible animal use, animal welfare, and quality science. The Animal Technician II provides humane care and treatment to a variety of animals used in research and teaching. The role requires professionalism, respectful communication, reliable service, and detailed record keeping. Technicians work in a team-based environment and interact regularly with research staff, managers, coworkers, and other clients. The position is onsite in Ithaca, New York, and may require work on weekends and holidays, overtime, and work on regularly scheduled days off. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Appointment is subject to a pre-employment physical exam, and job-related testing and immunizations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma and up to 1 year of animal care training and/or animal care facility experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience and compassion for animals and their wellbeing.
Reliability and dependability.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and transport (push or pull) numerous cages or racks throughout an animal facility.
Valid driver’s license.
Keen observational skills and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of care and animal use procedures, specifically Rodent and Husbandry Breeding ACUP.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Ability to work a schedule of five days per week, which may include weekends and holidays, and to work overtime or on regularly scheduled days off when needed.
Submit a cover letter and resume outlining interest in the position and explaining how experience and qualifications match the requirements.

Nice To Haves

AAS degree in Veterinary Technology.
AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

Handle and restrain different animal species appropriately.
Follow sanitation procedures in animal facilities.
Observe animals daily and report health concerns, abnormalities, behavior changes, and mortality according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Provide animals with food and water daily and maintain clean cages.
Handle animals with unique housing requirements.
Maintain animal breeding colonies and associated records.
Work accurately with barrier and containment systems to prevent contamination.
Communicate professionally with research staff, managers, coworkers, and other clients.