Animal Care Technician
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Job Description
The individual serves as an Animal Care Technician
within the Animal Resources and Care Division (ARCD) section of the
Office of Research and Innovation (ORI). The individual is responsible
and accountable for the daily provision of animal husbandry and care
at an ARCD facility (vivarium) or facilities.
The position
encompasses the following responsibilities.
1. Provides animal
husbandry and care for a variety of animal species with minimal
guidance from more experienced ARCD personnel and in accordance with
applicable regulations, guidelines, and internally established
policies and procedures.
2. Provides daily care and maintenance
for animals that require unique skill sets and/or highly specialized
management, oversight, or housing systems such as in high containment
areas (e.g. ABSL-3, select agents).
3. Provides sanitation,
custodial, and other support services required for the daily operation
and maintenance of the animal facility or other animal housing
areas.
4. Performs duties that require specialized skills
associated with the care and handling of animals, the sanitation of
facilities and the operation and maintenance of equipment.
5.
Performs basic technical animal procedures with minimal to no
supervision. Assists with or performs advanced technical animal
procedures under the guidance and direction of more experienced ARCD
personnel.
This position is primarily located in Blacksburg,
Virginia but may periodically provide back-up support for the Roanoke
campus. This position requires some weekend and holiday work as part
of a rotating schedule. This position is considered an emergency
personnel position.
Required Qualifications
• Ability to work
directly with a variety of animal species including rodent, companion,
agricultural, and aquatic species.
• Ability to operate and
perform routine maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment, animal
caging, and other equipment commonly utilized throughout the animal
facility and animal housing areas.
• Ability to wear personal
protection equipment (PPE) appropriate for the species, animal housing
conditions, or work area.
• Ability to lift/move 50 pounds.
•
Basic computer skills including the ability to utilize common
applications (e.g., email, Word, Excel).
• High school diploma or
equivalent.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to pass an
FBI background check and obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain
a federal government Security Risk Assessment (SRA) clearance to work
in ABSL-3 select agent facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
•
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or a similar
biological science.
• Certification by the American Association
for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Assistant Laboratory
Animal Technician (ALAT) level.
• Aquatic experience for locations
that support zebrafish and other aquatic species.
• Experience
working with farm animals for locations that support agricultural
species.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at $37,500; commensurate with experience
Review Date
April 10, 2024
Additional Information
This
recruitment is hiring for one of the facilities in Blacksburg,
Virginia. The successful candidate will have a safe driving check and
criminal conviction check completed upon hire. The successful
candidate also must have the ability to pass an FBI background check,
and obtain within 12 months of hire a federal government Security Risk
Assessment (SRA) clearance to work in ABSL-3 select agent facilities,
which must be maintained for the duration of employment in the
position.
Unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
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Animal Care Technician
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