Part-Time Lab Animal Care Technician

3 days ago

Orange, United States Chapman University Full time
Posting Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Lab Animal Care Technician (Limited Term) Position Type Limited-Term (Renewable) Job Number SA30824 Full or Part Time Part-Time 0-19 Hours Weekly Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt Anticipated Pay Range $19.00 -$22.00 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Position Summary Information Job Description Summary This position is a part-time appointment that will be integral to facilitating research activities at Chapman University that utilize animal models. Under the direction of the Senior Lab Animal Care Technician, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the daily husbandry care of small laboratory animals, including monitoring and reporting animal health status, providing feed and water, changing cages, environmental monitoring, documenting animal room activities, and sanitizing assigned animal holding rooms and support areas in accordance with SOPs, and other duties as required. Responsibilities Animal Welfare Assessments and Husbandry Care
  • Perform daily animal welfare checks, and report abnormalities to the veterinary staff or investigator staff for disposition
  • Perform routine husbandry including changing cages at scheduled intervals, and provide appropriate feed, water, and enrichment
  • Document daily animal husbandry activities in a computerized database system
  • Prepare and stock animal rooms with feed, water and other supplies as directed, and for coverage on days off
  • Assure that the appropriate cage cards are in place and count animals based upon protocol, project, cage card, or other parameters for regulatory and billing purposes
  • Follow biosecurity practices to minimize cross contamination
  • Perform duties in accordance with the Animal Care and Use Program Handbook and Vivarium SOPs
  • Provide feedback for maintenance of SOPs

Facility/Room Sanitation
  • Sanitize animals holding room and assigned support areas
  • Use appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents to disinfect and sanitize in and around animal holding areas and prior to receipt of animals on a scheduled basis
  • Work with sterilized equipment taking precautions to avoid cross contamination

Record Keeping
  • Perform room environmental checks daily including recording temperature and humidity, overall room condition, and room sanitation
  • Maintain appropriate feed and inventory logs to track regular usage and to assure feed is used within the appropriate amount of time to ensure freshness
  • Complete records as needed for various assurances to animal welfare agencies, including the IACUC

Communication and Training
  • Communicates animal care issues to Vivarium Manager, co-workers, investigator, and investigator staff
  • Participates in training sessions, attends scheduled staff meetings and continuing education activities
Required Qualifications
  • Animal handling required. Must be willing to work with rodents, fish, and birds. Must be comfortable working with animals in a research setting.
  • Must be willing to work weekends and certain holidays on a rotational basis.
  • Ability to maintain detailed and accurate daily record keeping.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of applicable policies, guidelines, and regulations. Working knowledge of laws and regulations that govern the housing and management of laboratory animals.
  • Knowledge or background with veterinary treatments and administrations.
  • Experience in a laboratory animal setting.
  • ALAT preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate. Minimum Number of References 0 Maximum Number of References 4

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