Animal Husbandry Attendants, Animal Resources Center (Hiring Immediately)

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Job Posting Title:

Animal Husbandry Attendants, Animal Resources Center ----

Hiring Department:

Animal Resources Center ----

Position Open To:

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40 ----

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer ----

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing ----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue ----

Location:

AUSTIN, TX ----

Job Details:

General Notes The Animal Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin covers approx. 150,000 sq. ft. of research animal space. The Animal Resources Center is responsible for managing three centralized animal facilities as well as some of the smaller satellite locations.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

  • Retirement contributions

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as aCagewash Attendant, Animal Attendant II, or Animal Attendant IIIwith placement based on experience and qualifications. In these roles, you will provide support to the ARC animal care mission, directly contributing to discoveries that improve lives through research.

Responsibilities Cagewash Attendant

  • Operates cagewash equipment including rack washers, tunnel washers, and sanitizes animal housing equipment using cage washing machines. Fills drinking bottles with fresh water and cages with bedding.

  • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as required and reports any equipment that requires repairs or maintenance.

  • Maintains all required records regarding cagewash and performs all required steps to ensure adequacy of sanitation.

  • Maintains and sanitizes facility rooms and walls.

  • Prepares and uses dips, sprays, detergents, and disinfectants for use. Tracks inventory of supplies and notifies supervisor when additional materials need re-stocking.

  • Accepts deliveries of equipment and supplies from vendors. Processes and stores supplies in assigned storage areas upon delivery.

  • May act as point of contact for cagewash statuses, equipment ordering statuses, and sanitization statuses.

  • May work without onsite supervision on weekends and University holidays as required.

  • Participates in training and continued education activities as provided by the ARC and required by federal guidelines and accreditation standards. Interacts and communicates effectively with ARC staff and University of Texas at Austin research staff. Attends meetings as needed to improve skills and knowledge or as required by management.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Experience in using tools for routine maintenance and repair.

  • Experience learning new skills and application of that training to assigned tasks and responsibilities.

  • Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and meticulous when completing tasks.

  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-stakes environment.

  • Applicant must successfully pass the WorkSteps physical abilities test.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

  • American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Certification.

  • Previous experience working in a research vivarium or cagewashing facility.

  • Experience in cagewash repair.

Salary Range $38,000

Responsibilities Animal Attendant II

  • Provides animal husbandry to all ARC-managed species, including USDA-covered large animals, other USDA-covered species, rodents, and aquatics.

  • Completes all required documentation, including per diem sheets, checklists, animal records, and files.

  • Prepares or mixes feed according to specific instructions. Tracks inventory of feed supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies need re-stocking.

  • Cleans cages, pens, and animal quarters. Sanitizes animal rooms, equipment, and facilities to prevent infections and disease. Maintains accurate records of room/equipment cleans.

  • Serves as a backup for cagewash staff and operates cagewash equipment as needed.

  • Performs routine maintenance checks on equipment and reports any equipment that requires repairs or maintenance. Maintains accurate records of equipment checks
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