Animal Care I

Animal Care I-28558University Staff

Description

University of Colorado CU Denver

Office of Laboratory Animal Research (OLAR)

Animal Care I

Position #00700670 Requisition #28558

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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.

We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

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.

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The Office of Laboratory Animal Research (OLAR) has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Animal Care I position.

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide routine and specialized care for a wide variety of species of large and small laboratory animals which are used by scientists for biomedical research and education in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing at the University of Colorado Denver.

Examples of Work Performed

This full-time, University Staff (unclassified) Animal Care I position 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. The 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
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility

Substitutions : College coursework in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, or a related field of study related to the work assignment may substitute year-for-year for the general experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience entering data into a database
• Experience keeping activity logs and managing inventory
• Experience handling rodents (rats and mice)
• Experience in an animal research facility
• Experience operating complex machinery

Competencies

• 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
• 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

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

The hiring salary for this position has been established at $37,440 $42,200.

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 () represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Diversity and Equity

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 Resources ADA Coordinator at .

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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants : Required Application Materials : To apply, please visit : and attach : 1.A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications2.

A current CV / resume3.List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, List of ReferencesApplication Materials Instructions :

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