Lab Animal Care Technician
2 weeks ago
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members ONLY: To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 03/28/2025. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title: Lab Animal Care Technician
Job Category: AFSCME 1761 (COLT)
Department: Core Services - Animal Care
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Lab Animal Care Technician for the Office for Research. This position provides basic care, feeding, transportation, and daily observation for all animal species used in research and teaching. The Animal Care Technician is responsible for daily maintenance of multiple animal colony rooms to be in compliance with animal welfare regulations, university and CMR policies.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Coordinates and assists in the general maintenance of the facilities.
- Ensures the humane care and treatment of the animals.
- Handles the daily maintenance of multiple animal colony rooms to be in compliance with animal welfare regulations, university and CMR policies.
- Performs animal husbandry and monitoring procedures with special attention to the needs of virus-free species, observing and reporting signs of illness, injury or distress in animals.
- Interacts with their supervisor regarding needs of individual research projects and PIs and will become familiar with all project protocols as it relates to daily husbandry needs of the colony rooms they maintain.
- Ensures areas of noncompliance with regulations are reported; daily animal census is recorded and performs euthanasia when instructed.
Minimum Education and Experience
- A high school/vocational school education or equivalent.
Certifications/Licenses
- Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- The ability and willingness to work with a wide variety of animal species.
- The ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Will be required to pass pre-employment and periodic physical examinations and to participate in occupational health programs for animal workers.
- A valid driver's license, two years driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers' Defensive Driving Course.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level.
- Two (2) or more years of experience as a Laboratory Animal Caretaker with knowledge of laboratory animals.
- Animal handling experience in a research laboratory environment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regular workweek may be other than Monday through Friday and will include weekends and/or holidays as needed.
- On prolonged daily basis must be able to perform the physical demands of the job of being able to lift 50 pounds, push and pull heavy loads of equipment, twisting of upper trunk, repetitive and overhead lifting.
- May work in cage wash and animal room conditions while wearing safety apparel and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- May be bending, stooping, or reaching for long periods of time.
- Additionally, the position requires the ability to stand or walk on hard surfaces for most of the workday, including slippery surfaces.
- Work environment includes potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, and the use of hazardous and restricted chemicals.
- Potential exposure to animal dander, fluids and soiled waste as well as cleaning chemicals.
- Wearing PPE may increase body temperature.
Special Conditions
- NOTE: Upon successful completion of AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician examination and one (1) full year in entry-level position, incumbent will be promoted to Range 13 (Newark – range 15) Senior Laboratory Animal Care Technician.
- MULTIPLE VACANCIES.
- Clean Driving Record.
Posting Details
Posting Number: 25ST0601
Posting Open Date: 03/20/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members ONLY: To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 03/28/2025. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.
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