Laboratory Animal Technician

Job Summary

• Administers anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease and reports any changes to supervisor and veterinary staff.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs euthanasia and disposes of remains and / or carcasses.
• Maintains controlled drug inventory and related log books.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience.

Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Associate's degree in veterinary technology or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

1 year of animal care experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) within 1 year from date of hire.

Preferred

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively.

The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Mastery

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Research

Job Family : Animal Research

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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