University Animal Care at the University of Arizona is searching for an Animal Technician III. This is the third in a series of seven classifications. The position is distinguished from the Animal Technician in that incumbents are responsible for daily care of a variety of animal species and/or are assigned additional Cage Wash duties such as operating complex equipment and documenting these activities and training in animal rooms in basic servicing tasks. Incumbents are generally assigned to perform animal care duties within one facility, while Cage Wash activities are performed in multiple facilities. Work is performed under minimal supervision with assigned general expectations. The work schedule includes participation in the Animal Care holiday rotation schedule, may include weekends, and may include compensated overtime.

University Animal Care (UAC) provides humane and appropriate animal care, ensuring that the highest standards are met so that each animal's well-being is attended to. This includes providing for the animals' daily needs for clean, safe housing and access to fresh food and water; the provision of necessary veterinary care; and the monitoring of the use of animals by principal investigators and their personnel.

We provide services and resources needed by investigators to accomplish their research objectives and provide training in laboratory animal care and use to technical personnel, students, and faculty.

Our staff, through contacts with the media and the public, works to enhance understanding and support for the humane use of animals in research and teaching programs at the University of Arizona.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide daily care and maintenance of a wide variety of laboratory animal species housed within UAC facilities

· May breed or wean rodents, work with non-human primates, or work with animals exposed to hazardous materials

· May work with mice housed in the Germ-Free isolators/caging

· Operate animal care related equipment, such as change stations, biosafety cabinets, autoclaves, rodent ventilated cage racks, Hydropac®, etc.

· Administer treatments to animals as directed

· Complete all necessary documentation

· Perform rodent euthanasia with standardized system

· Report operational problems or equipment malfunctions

· Receive supplies and equipment into facilities utilizing gas sterilization

· Organize and restock supplies in animal rooms and storage areas

· Assist with reviewing SOPs

· Additional duties may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Able to work with a variety of species in a research setting

· Time management skills

· Good verbal and communication skills

· Computer skills

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to move/transport up to 50 lbs. several times throughout the day and work in an environment that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.

· Must be able to maneuver cages, carts, and racks within the facility, which are on wheels and can weigh up to 150 lbs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).