Animal Technician

Job Profile:

Lab and Research Assistant 1 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Lab and Research Support

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$20.00 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Provides routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects to ensure established protocols and procedures are followed for the lab. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

• $20.00 per Hour

Job Description:

The Animal Technician role is an entry level position - the first in a series of four vivarium staff positions which report to the vivarium supervisors (Animal Technician, Animal Technician Sr., Animal Technologist, Animal Technologist Lead). ASU's Department of Animal Care and Technologies strives to develop our staff's skills and promote within the department, so this is an excellent opportunity to join our animal care team in our mission to provide quality care for the animals who serve to advance science and medicine.

As an Animal Technician you will be responsible for:

• Performing husbandry of laboratory animals (primarily rodents and non-human primates), including cleaning and preparing cages, cleaning rooms and equipment, feeding and watering animals, providing enrichment, and completing documentation related to those activities.

• Monitoring and reporting animal health cases and administering medical treatments.

• Receiving animal and supply shipments.

• Assisting with rodent colony management, including humane euthanasia of rodents.

• Working individually and as part of a team to ensure that the animal care program remains compliant with all university, state, federal, and other regulations.

This position is primarily based out of the Tempe Campus; may include some work at the downtown Phoenix campus upon completion of essential training.

The standard work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with all vivarium staff sharing in coverage for weekends and holidays. Weekend work includes working one or two weekend days as part of the regular schedule with alternative day(s) off during the work week. Weekend and holiday shifts are assigned after completion of essential training.

The following screenings are required and provided by ASU upon hire:

• Physical exam and fit testing for an N-95 respirator

• MMR and tetanus vaccinations

• Negative TB test

• Essential Duties:

• Perform daily husbandry for animals, including feeding, watering, changing cages, and providing enrichment.

• Monitor room conditions and complete written and electronic daily records.

• Clean cages, equipment, animal holding rooms, and other areas of the facility.

• Operate cage washing and autoclave equipment.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment to meet the standards of the institution.

• Observe health and behavior of animals, report injuries or abnormalities to the veterinary team, and administer treatments as directed.

• Operate computer software for health case monitoring, observation logs, email, videoconferencing, data entry, and more.

• Maintain a friendly team attitude with coworkers, veterinary team, researchers, and administration staff.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least one year of animal husbandry experience or American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) ALAT Certification

• Experience working with rodents and non-human primates

• Experience working with animals in a research setting

• Evidence of effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Evidence of critical thinking and detail oriented skills

• Experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) on Windows OS computers

• Knowledge of husbandry techniques for a variety of animal species

Working Environment:

• Work activities are primarily performed in a climate-controlled animal research setting, with essential precautions in place for safely working with biohazards, toxins, or chemicals that may be present; operation of large machinery.

• Wear personal protective equipment when working in animal rooms and support spaces, including but not