Job Description:

JOB TITLE
LAB ANIMAL CARE TECH II

POSITION NUMBER
8350005

JOB CATEGORY
University Staff

JOB TYPE
Part-Time

FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt

CAMPUS
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

DEPARTMENT NAME
COMPARATIVE MEDICINE

LOCATION CODE
COMPARATIVE MEDICINE (06121A)

IS THIS SPLIT AND/OR FULLY GRANT FUNDED*
No

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Performs routine husbandry of laboratory animals to include observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks.
- Prepares animal cages, racks, and water bottles as needed.
- Provides exercise and enrichment as required by federal regulations.
- Cleans and/or disinfects animal rooms, facility service areas and equipment.
- Maintains various record-keeping tasks in the department.
- Maintains animal census and collect data for billing.
- Processes newly arrived animals, observe for signs of illness and report to supervisor/manager.
- Assists research investigators in animal restraint and various handling techniques.
- Checks health status of animals and report abnormalities to supervisor/manager.
- Transports animals, feed, bedding, etc. to designated areas as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
Preferred: Associates degree or equivalent training acquired via work experience or education.
Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to communicate verbally.
- Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
- Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to organize workflow.

CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification.

COMPUTER SKILLS

N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No

REQUIRED OPERATION OF UNIVERSITY OWNED VEHICLES
No

DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE DIRECT ANIMAL OR PATIENT CONTACT*
Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

WORKING CONDITIONS
Odors, Noise, Animals, Infectious Diseases

OPEN DATE
11/23/2020

CLOSE DATE

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

QUICK LINK FOR POSTING
http://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/14541

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