Veterinary Facility Aide

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

1d•$38,000 - $41,463•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources has an opening for a Veterinary Facility Aide to assist in the day-to-day operations in various laboratory animal facilities. Under direct supervision, the Vet Facility Aide will provide routine husbandry for laboratory animals requiring care. The selected candidates will oversee the care and treatment of animals to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulation of animal care and appropriateness to research conducted.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.
Ability to lift bags of feed and bedding.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
Ability to move heavy stainless steel racks, clean cages, etc.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Provides husbandry support as required by standard operating procedures such as ensuring appropriate feeding and watering of animals, cleaning and changing cages, preparing special diets, and maintaining proper temperature, light, and humidity levels.
Handles animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes following established policies and procedures.
Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal census, animal breeding, dietary studies, infectious disease studies, etc.
Assists in monitoring animal health.
Receives, inspects and stocks supplies such as animal feed, bedding, etc. Assists in maintaining inventory.
Coordinates with general maintenance for repairs and regulates the lighting, ventilation, temperature, and humidity levels of the animal room environment.
Maintains animal facility according to standard facility operating procedures.
Sterilizes glassware, syringes, instruments and equipment.

Benefits

Retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire.
14 days of vacation accrued per year
16 paid holidays
3 personal leave
Unlimited accrual of sick time
Time for community service
Comprehensive health insurance
Professional learning and development programs
Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job)