GRAF Animal Technologist
About The Position
The mission of the Animal Resources Center (ARC) is to assist investigators in performing their animal research while ensuring appropriate and humane care of all laboratory animals. The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at The University of Chicago is responsible for the use and care of all research animals on campus. The ARC manages 6 facilities and a business office. Its sections are as follows: husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, finance and administration. The unit merged with the Office of Shared Research Facilities managing all of the BSD cores on campus. Provides support for research involving animals. Handles and maintains the health of animals in the Gnotobiotic Research Animal Facility (GRAF). Observes, documents, and maintains records on animal behavior and welfare. Maintains equipment and supplies. May prepare reports on health and welfare. May direct the work of or train other animal technologists.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
- Previous work experience in academic/biomedical research setting.
- Previous work experience with animal research in an academic environment.
- AALAS certification at any level.
- Willingness to work successfully as a member of a team, ability to communicate effectively with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels of the University, ability to prioritize.
- Ability to work under pressure of scheduled assignments.
- Availability for weekend and holiday schedules.
- Computer knowledge and skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Ability to work on more than one project at one time and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Performs animal health checks daily and cage change for experimental film isolators.
- Prepares stock materials for autoclave processing and sterilization cylinders for isolator stocking.
- Prepares weekly isolator cultures.
- Re-wraps filters on sterilization cylinders, process BT-Sure indicators.
- Checks cultures daily, prepare Chlorine Dioxide, process autoclave cycles, assist with facility sanitation.
- Assists with experimental supply preparation in the GRAF.
- Assists research specialists with experimental interventions.
- Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
- Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory, such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentation of quality improvement projects.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Benefits
- The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
