Research Associate Animal Technician

Colorado State University

3d•$47,327 - $69,327•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine and specialized animal husbandry and sanitation in support of animal based research and teaching. All duties are performed according to SOPs to meet regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of relevant, vertebrate animal experience, or an Associate’s degree with 2 or more years of relevant, vertebrate animal experience.
6+ months of professional or volunteer experience performing vertebrate animal husbandry (providing food, water, enrichment, cleaning, and sanitation).
Valid drivers license

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a variety of animal species.
Experience working in a research setting, biomedical research preferred.
ALAS certification (ALAT, LAT or LATg).
Experience or training related to ABSL2 and ABSL3 biocontainment.
Experience performing animal welfare assessment and monitoring environmental conditions.
1+ year’s professional or volunteer experience performing vertebrate animal husbandry (providing food, water, enrichment, cleaning, sanitation, etc.) with multiple animal species.
Experience following SOP’s, protocols or other procedural guidelines.
Experience with generating and maintain records such as medical, inventory, maintenance logs, etc.
A degree in a related field such as animal sciences, veterinary technology, zoology, etc.

Responsibilities

Handle and care for a wide variety of animals including rodents, wildlife species, aquatic animals, livestock, dogs, cats, birds, etc. following all applicable regulations, guidelines, and SOPs.
Assess animal welfare and environmental parameters daily.
Identify, report, and respond to any abnormalities.
Provide appropriate feed, water, housing conditions, prescribed medical treatments, and environmental enrichment.
Disinfect and sanitize animal holding areas and equipment while adhering to established biosafety and biosecurity practices including working with BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens.
Maintain complete, detailed records related to animal husbandry, veterinary care, and facility maintenance.