Animal Care Trainee

Animal Care Trainee - 28793 University Staff

Description

University of Colorado | CU Denver

Office of Laboratory Animal Research (OLAR)

Animal Care Trainee

Position #00747928 - Requisition #28793

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at ~~~/cu-careers (~~~) *

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Office of Laboratory Animal Research (OLAR) has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Animal Care Trainee position.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver-one of America's most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient's bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here (~~~) .

Job Summary:

This full-time, University Staff (unclassified) Animal Care Trainee will perform tasks that are structured and designed to provide training and experience in the research animal care occupation. Tasks are performed under direct supervision, detailed instruction, and guidance. As an Animal Care Trainee, duties for this position will include: evaluate and record basic health status of animals; change, clean, sanitize, and/or disinfect animal cages, pens racks animal support areas, feeding devices, watering devices, and all animal contact surfaces using appropriate methods; weigh, administer medications, breed, restrain, euthanize, and transport laboratory animals;; record animal census; record daily actives in a database; procure and transport animal feed and supplies; collect and properly dispose of soiled animal bedding and other wastes; operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as buffers, high pressure washers, laundry equipment and environmental monitoring equipment; lubricate and conduct minor repairs on animal care equipment; and perform related work as assigned or required.

After successful completion of a one-year (full-time) training period, individuals in this position will be promoted to the Animal Care I level. Previous experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility will count towards completion of the one-year (full-time) training period.

Examples of Work Performed:

Under direct supervision, detailed instruction and guidance of Animal Care professionals, the Animal Care Trainee will change and/or clean soiled animal cages and/or pens, feeding devices and watering devices. Evaluate the basic health status of animals and reports abnormalities to the appropriate personnel. Clean/sanitize at regular intervals direct and indirect animal contact surfaces by washing with appropriate detergents/disinfectants. Record daily animal care activities on room check-sheets, enter work activities into database, and contact appropriate personnel regarding dead/sick animals via e-mail or phone. Collect soiled animal bedding and other wastes and transports to designated waste disposal sites (i.e. cage wash room or dumpster). Procure animal feed, bedding and supplies from appropriate support areas and transports to required use site. Weigh, administer medications, breed, record breeding status data, euthanize, restrain, and transport laboratory animals as directed by supervisor or veterinarian. Scan cage cards to record animal census in the animal rooms and posts reports on a weekly basis. Select, prepare, dispense and utilize hazardous chemicals and disinfectants according to manufacturer's instructions in cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, racks, cages and pens and animal support areas. Operate mechanical equipment such as floor buffers, high pressure washers, laundry equipment, and environmental monitoring equipment for cleaning/sanitizing purposes. Clean/sanitize/disinfects animal holding rooms, procedure rooms, support rooms. On occasion may be required to drive a University vehicle to transport animals in cases of emergency.

Minimum Qualifications:

No education or experience required. After successful completion of the one-year (full-time) training period, individuals in this position will be promoted to the Animal Care I level. Previous experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility will count towards completion of the one-year (full-time) training period.

Conditions of Employment:

? Must be willing and able to sit, stoop, kneel and balance on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to use color and peripheral vision on an occasional basis.

? Must be willing and able to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch and squat on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to use near vision, far vision and depth perception on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to type/enter data on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to bend and reach above shoulders on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to handle, finger and feel objects on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.

? Must be willing and able to use hearing and verbal communication on a constant basis.

? Must be willing and able to work around chemicals and solvents.

? Must be willing able to work around noise and vibrations.

? Must be willing able to walk on uneven surfaces and work in small, confined spaces.

? Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment/vehicles and work around machinery.

? Must be willing and able to work in hazardous conditions.

? Must be willing and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection.

? Must be willing and able to euthanize small animals.

? Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License by the time of hire.

? Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

NOTE: This position has been designated as essential personnel, "Subject to call 24 hours per day, seven days per week" and may be required to carry a pager. Position may also be required to "Stay over late" or "Come in early" to "Cover" shifts, as needed and may be required to respond to any emergencies as needed. If hired, you will be required to provide effective off-hours phone contact info for emergency call-in purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

? Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to exchange and collect information and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

? Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.

? Ability to enter data in a database such as Topaz Software of Microsoft Access.

? Ability to handle rodents.

? Knowledge of an animal research facility.

? Ability to maintain an activity log.

? Ability to work with complex machinery.

? Planning and organization skills.

? Mechanical ability

? Physical ability

Preferred Qualifications:

? Experience entering data into a database (e.g. Topaz Software, Excel, and Access).

? Experience keeping activity logs and managing inventory.

? Experience operating complex machinery.

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring salary for this position has been established at $40,908.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Diversity and Equity:

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The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: ~~~ (~~~) and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at ~~~/cu-careers.

Job Category : Professional Support Services

Primary Location : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20388 - CSA-VCR OLAR CLAC Operations

Schedule : Full-time

Posting Date : Nov 9, 2023

Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Maria Montero Posting Contact Email: ~~~ (~~~) Position Number: 00747928

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