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**Animal Care I or Animal Care Trainee**
**Description**
**University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus**
**Department: Office of laboratory Animal Resources (OLAR)**
**Job Title:** **Animal Care I or Animal Care Trainee**
**Position #: Requisition #: 34530**
**Job Summary:**
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**Key Responsibilities:**
+ The Animal Care Technician I will change and/or clean soiled animal cages and/or pens, feeding devices and watering devices.
+ Evaluate the basic health status of animals and reports abnormalities to the appropriate personnel. Clean/sanitize at regular intervals direct and indirect animal contact surfaces by washing with appropriate detergents/disinfectants.
+ Record daily animal care activities on room check-sheets, enter work activities into database, and contact appropriate personnel regarding dead/sick animals via e-mail or phone.
+ Collect soiled animal bedding and other wastes and transports to designated waste disposal sites (i.e. cage wash room or dumpster).
+ Procure animal feed, bedding and supplies from appropriate support areas and transport to required use site. Weigh, administer medications, breed, record breeding status data, euthanize, restrain, and transport laboratory animals as directed by supervisor or veterinarian.
+ Scan cage cards to record animal census in the animal rooms and posts reports every week.
+ Select, prepare, dispense and utilize hazardous chemicals and disinfectants according to manufacturer's instructions in cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, racks, cages and pens and animal support areas.
+ Operate mechanical equipment such as floor buffers, high pressure washers, laundry equipment, and environmental monitoring equipment for cleaning/sanitizing purposes.
+ Clean/sanitize/disinfects animal holding rooms, procedure rooms, support rooms.
+ On occasion may be required to drive a University vehicle to transport animals in cases of emergency.
+ The Animal Care Technician I will change and/or clean soiled animal cages and/or pens, feeding devices and watering devices.
+ Under direct supervision, detailed instruction and guidance of Animal Care professionals, the Animal Care Trainee will change and/or clean soiled animal cages and/or pens, feeding devices and watering devices.
**Work Location:**
Onsite
**Why Join Us:**
+ Medical: Multiple plan options
+ Dental: Multiple plan options
+ Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
+ Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
+ Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
+ Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
+ Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
+ Holiday Days: 10/year
+ Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
+ ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:**
**Qualifications:**
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ One year of experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility.
+ Substitution: College coursework in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, or a related field of study related to the work assignment may substitute year-for-year for the general experience.
+ No education or experience required.
**Conditions of Employment:**
+ Must be willing and able to sit, stoop, kneel and balance on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to use color and peripheral vision on an occasional basis.
+ Must be willing and able to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch and squat on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to use near vision, far vision and depth perception on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to type/enter data on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to bend and reach above shoulders on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to handle, finger and feel objects on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.
+ Must be willing and able to use hearing and verbal communication on a constant basis.
+ Must be willing and able to work around chemicals and solvents.
+ Must be willing able to work around noise and vibrations.
+ Must be willing able to walk on uneven surfaces and work in small, confined spaces.
+ Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment/vehicles and work around machinery.
+ Must be willing and able to work in hazardous conditions.
+ Must be willing and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection.
+ Must be willing and able to euthanize small animals.
+ Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License by the time of hire.
+ Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
+ Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to exchange and collect information and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
+ Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.
+ Ability to enter data in a database.
+ Ability to handle rodents.
+ Knowledge of an animal research facility.
+ Ability to maintain an activity log.
+ Ability to work with complex machinery.
+ Planning and organization skills.
+ Mechanical ability
+ Physical ability
**How to Apply:**
**Screening of Applications Begins:**
**August 31, 2024.**
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This full-time, University Staff (unclassified) Animal Care I Animal Care Trainee position will perform tasks that are structured and designed to provide training and experience in the research animal care occupation. Tasks are performed under direct supervision, detailed instruction, and guidance. The duties for this position will include: evaluate and record basic health status of animals; change, clean, sanitize, and/or disinfect animal cages, pens racks animal support areas, feeding devices, watering devices, and all animal contact surfaces using appropriate methods; weigh, administer medications, breed, restrain, euthanize, and transport laboratory animals; record animal census; record daily actives in a database; procure and transport animal feed and supplies; collect and properly dispose of soiled animal bedding and other wastes; operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as buffers, high pressure washers, laundry equipment and environmental monitoring equipment; lubricate and conduct minor repairs on animal care equipment; and perform related work as assigned or required. Key Responsibilities for Animal Care I only: Key Responsibilities for Animal Care Trainee Only:
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
CU Denver | Anschutz is an AAALAC-accredited, OLAW assured institution that is in the top 25 of NIH-funded universities. We provide veterinary care for a wide variety of species and areas of research. We value teamwork, personal well-being, high standards of animal care, teaching, and service to the university and national field. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage ( .
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Animal Care I: Animal Care Trainee: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. NOTE: This position has been designated as essential personnel, "Subject to call 24 hours per day, seven days per week" and may be required to carry a pager. Position may also be required to "Stay over late" or "Come in early" to "Cover" shifts, as needed and may be required to respond to any emergencies as needed. If hired, you will be required to
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressQuestions should be directed to: Maria Montero : ( and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by
The starting salary range for this position has been established as: $40,000 - $3,600 41,500- 42,600The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator: ( University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at ( .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases ( . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program ( . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Health Care : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20388 - CSA-VCR OLAR CLAC Operations : Full-time : Sep 11, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Maria Montero Posting Contact Email: ( Position Number: jeid-40415fbb f d1d16ab71c
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