Animal Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Full time
Job Summary

The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is seeking a highly skilled Animal Care Technician to join our team in Blacksburg, Virginia. As an Animal Care Technician, you will be responsible for providing daily care and maintenance for a variety of animal species, including rodents, companion animals, and aquatic species.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide animal husbandry and care for a variety of animal species with minimal guidance from more experienced personnel.
  • Perform daily care and maintenance for animals that require unique skill sets and/or highly specialized management, oversight, or housing systems.
  • Provide sanitation, custodial, and other support services required for the daily operation and maintenance of the animal facility or other animal housing areas.
  • Perform basic technical animal procedures with minimal to no supervision.
  • Assist with or perform advanced technical animal procedures under the guidance and direction of more experienced personnel.
Requirements
  • Ability to work directly with a variety of animal 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.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid US driver's license.
  • 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.
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.
What We Offer

As an employee of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. You will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a team of dedicated professionals.

Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.



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