Laboratory Animal Technician - Science Institute

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.
JOB TITLE:
Model Organism Research Facility Laboratory Animal Technician
JOB PURPOSE:
Perform technical laboratory and/or research tasks involving laboratory animal care; conduct laboratory animal husbandry care and facility preparation and maintenance under limited supervision. Maintain laboratory animal colonies, ensuring they are well cared for and that facilities uphold IACUC standards. Maintain a clean, orderly facility.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree in a related field
• Experience: 1-year work-related experience
• Membership with AAALAS and certification as an Animal Laboratory Technician will be encouraged as soon as eligible (not required for application)

Nice To Haves

• Membership with AAALAS and certification as an Animal Laboratory Technician (ALAT or higher)
• Be willing to learn new skills and master multiple tasks quickly
• Be skilled with Teams, Outlook and Outlook calendar
• Be willing to learn facility management software
• Value and follow safety protocols and procedures
• Keep accurate logs of tasks completed
• Keep accurate room and animal health records
• Be able to communicate effectively with faculty, students and staff
• Have the ability to be an essential worker; be available for weekend, holiday and university closure coverage on a rotating basis; and serve as the emergency contact for the facility when the director is unavailable

Responsibilities

• Set up and organize laboratory and supply areas; these include animal holding rooms, procedure rooms, and surgery rooms. Make sure these spaces are always stocked, cleaned, and ready for research needs.
• May be responsible for and supervise others in laboratory preparation, proper storage and disposal of chemicals or biohazards, or for the care and feeding of research animals including diagnosing and treating for minor symptoms of disease and inspecting for health and reproductive condition.
• Perform animal husbandry duties, including but not limited to: Sanitation of cages Changing and disposal of animal bedding Management of food, water and animal enrichment Performing health checks and reporting any abnormalities Performing breeding, weaning, euthanasia and other grooming tasks Cleaning and sanitizing floors, countertops, shelves, and room equipment Taking out trash Maintaining clean filters in IVC caging racks, room equipment and water filters Maintaining the vivarium’s sentinel program
• Maintaining facility cleanliness and ensuring the rooms are stocked appropriately. These include the following duties, but are not limited to: Stocking rooms with paper towels, trash bags, soaps, cleaning supplies, PPE, etc. May assist employees in research projects and experiments, test and teach new methods and techniques that relate to animal handling and procedures.
• Use dump stations, cage washer, autoclave and other large equipment to clean animal cages and other animal husbandry items to maintain a high level of cleanliness and biosecurity. Also using validation techniques to ensure the equipment is running correctly and that sanitation is being achieved. Perform routine maintenance and upkeep on this equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain detailed and complete animal records within our facility software.
• Supervise and train new part time/student workers.
• Serve as backup emergency contact and access provider for the MORF facility manager when needed.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree