Animal Care Technician I

Requisition Number:27871Location: Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:University StaffSchedule:Full-TimePosting Close Date:20-Dec-2020Date Posted:03-Dec-2020 Close All Job SummaryThe Office of Animal Resources (OAR) encourages applications for an Animal Care Tech I! This position supports research involving laboratory animals by providing animal care and husbandry services, monitoring animal health, and maintaining animal care facilities, in compliance with university and federal standards. This position also provides routine and specialized care for a variety of species of small laboratory animals which are used by scientists for research and education at CU Boulder.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We AreThe Office of Animal Resources (OAR) is a service center responsible for providing high quality animal care, veterinary care, and support for the research and teaching missions of the University of Colorado, Boulder. The highly dedicated and experienced OAR staff is committed to the health and well-being of laboratory animals, student and investigator training, and technical service. We’re looking for the right individual, committed to helping us maintain our high clinical standards, policies and procedures. This can be the beginning of a real career for someone interested in the support of our scientific research and teaching missions.What Your Key Responsibilities Will BeAnimal Husbandry

• Changes and/or cleans soiled animal cages, feeding devices and watering devices.


• Cleans/sanitizes at regular intervals direct and indirect animal contact surfaces by washing with appropriate detergents/disinfectants.


• Collects soiled animal bedding and other wastes and transports to designated waste disposal sites (i.e. cage wash room or dumpster).


• Procures animal feed and supplies from appropriate support areas and transports to required use site.

Animal Health

• Evaluates the basic health status of animals and reports abnormalities to the appropriate personnel.


• Weighs, administers medications, breeds, records breeding status data, euthanizes, restrains, receives and transports laboratory animals as advised by supervisor or veterinarian.

Documentation

• Records daily animal care activities on room check sheets and enters work activities into database.


• Contacts appropriate personnel regarding dead/sick animals, overcrowded cages, euthanasia requests and specific project