Animal Care Trainee
Company:
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Job Location:
Aurora, Colorado
Category:
Health and Medical Services
Type:
Full-Time
Animal Care Trainee - 22860 University Staff
Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Office of Laboratory Animal 四虎影视 (OLAR)
Job Title: Animal Care Trainee
Position #747928 鈥� Requisition #22860
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at *
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - and - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit .
The Office of Laboratory Animal 四虎影视 has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Animal Care Trainee position.
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.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Salary and Benefits:
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Category: Professional Support Services
Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - Office of Laboratory Animal Research (OLAR)
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 9, 2022
Unposting Date: Aug 9, 2022, 10:59:00 PM Posting Contact Name: Maria Montero Posting Contact Email: Position Number: 00747928
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Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Office of Laboratory Animal 四虎影视 (OLAR)
Job Title: Animal Care Trainee
Position #747928 鈥� Requisition #22860
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at *
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
Exemptions vary by campus location/department.
Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:
- Anschutz Campus 鈥� Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
- Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
- Consolidated/Central Services Administration 鈥� Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - and - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit .
The Office of Laboratory Animal 四虎影视 has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Animal Care Trainee position.
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.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Salary and Benefits:
- The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $33,867-$37,802
- The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
- The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
- This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
- The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human 四虎影视 ADA Coordinator at 鈥�
- 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.
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.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Experience entering data into a database (e.g. Topaz Software, Excel, and Access).
- Experience keeping activity logs and managing inventory.
- Experience operating complex machinery.
- 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
- The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:
- 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.
Job Category: Professional Support Services
Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - Office of Laboratory Animal Research (OLAR)
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 9, 2022
Unposting Date: Aug 9, 2022, 10:59:00 PM Posting Contact Name: Maria Montero Posting Contact Email: Position Number: 00747928
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