Animal Care Specialist
Animal Care Specialist
R00033752Poughkeepsie, NY
Department
Dean of the Faculty Office
Job Family
Staff - Union
Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact [email protected] .
Job Description
Schedule: Monday -Friday; 8am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week), but could potentially be modified as needed.
Position Summary
This entry level position is ideal for those interested in careers in laboratory animal research or veterinary medicine. The Animal Care Specialist functions under minimal guidance/supervision of the Animal Resources Program Facility Manager to perform functions in support of husbandry operations in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and policies on the use of laboratory animals. This position may include rotational assignment to various animals and support areas. This position requires the willingness to work some holidays and one weekend day/week, as well as occasional overtime hours.
This is a full time, in-person, CWA Union position for the full year.
Responsibilities
- Perform animal husbandry duties for rats, mice, other rodents, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and other organisms, complying with all procedures and internal guidelines.
- Perform daily animal health observations and communicate health issues to appropriate personnel.
- Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines, perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.
- Maintain exacting hygienic standards and practice clean room technique as instructed.
- Responsible for supervision of student employees including training, task assignments, and providing feedback.
- Support maintenance scheduled and issues associated with department facilities and equipment, communicate updates to department and facilities/vendors.
- Communicate in multiple modes with department members, vendors, on-campus offices, alumnae/i, volunteers, and/or other off-campus partners to complete departmental tasks.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Associates degree in Animal Husbandry, Biology or related field.
- A minimum of one year of relevant previous experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with basic technical procedures, knowledge of clean room techniques or willingness and ability to learn them quickly.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word Office suite and ability to learn additional technical systems.
- Ability to consistently apply policies and procedures.
- Ability to undertake physical work, repetitive motion and to regularly move, position, place, push and pull up to and including 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry, Biology or related field.
- Previous experience in an animal care facility, a veterinary facility, a clinical setting or a research setting.
- Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification.
Compensation
$20.37 per hour
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