Laboratory Animal Technician

Department

LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (IN-LARS-IUINA)

Department Information

The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) contributes to and enhances the services and collaborative efforts of medical research at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. In addition to the provision of basic husbandry for a wide variety of laboratory animal species, the veterinary staff and other highly experienced laboratory animal professionals of the IU School of Medicine LARC provide training, supplies, and specialized service support for medical research.

Our Mission

• At the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC), we are dedicated to providing exceptional animal care which exceeds the needs of Indiana University School of Medicine and its research staff.

Our Vision

• Our vision is top-quality animal care and Principal Investigator (PI) service provided by inspired and valued employees. The field of laboratory animal science has evolved substantially over the past 2 decades. We understand how the laboratory environment can both positively and negatively affect the results of research projects, and we recognize that an educated and empowered animal care team can be effective in working as an unofficial but critical member of the research team utilizing animal models. The LARC staff has deep experience in laboratory animal care and has achieved various levels of certification in laboratory animal science.

Job Summary

• Performs animal husbandry (care, feeding, watering, and cleaning)
• Monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease and reports any changes
• Handles, restrains and transfers animals as directed
• Performs euthanasia and disposes of remains and/or carcasses as needed
• Administers medications and performs treatments on animals as directed
• Assesses active clinical cases and reports findings
• Collects specimens, such as blood and/or microbiological swabbing, as directed
• Provides assistance in various procedures and operations
• Maintains sanitation of both the animal care equipment and the animal facility
• Removes excreta and debris
• Uses detergents and disinfectants to clean and sanitize cages, animal rooms and related areas
• Maintains/verifies proper record keeping (census, breeding records, animal health, surgery and maintenance records, document, sanitation, and equipment maintenance)
• Participates in receiving, storing, and rotating feed, bedding, and other animal husbandry supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates proper techniques and may provide guidance to less experienced technicians

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

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of relevant animal care experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Ability to work safely and efficiently
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Highly thorough and dependable

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires the ability to move for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position requires some weekend, on-call, and holiday shifts as part of the schedule.

Advertised Salary

$19.22 per hour and may increase based on experience, education, and relevant certifications and work location

Benefits Overview

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

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

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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