Job Description
The individual serves as an Animal Care Technician within the Animal Resources and Care Division (ARCD) section of Research and Innovation. The individual is responsible and accountable for the daily provision of animal husbandry and care at an ARCD facility (vivarium) or facilities. Two on-site positions will be hired from this posting: one in Roanoke, VA and one in Blacksburg, VA.
The position encompasses the following responsibilities.
1. Provides animal husbandry and care for a variety of animal species with minimal guidance from more experienced ARCD personnel and in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and internally established policies and procedures.
2. Provides daily care and maintenance for animals. One facility also requires a unique skill sets and/or highly specialized management, oversight, or housing systems such as in high containment areas (e.g. ABSL-3, select agents).
3. Provides sanitation, custodial, and other support services required for the daily operation and maintenance of the animal facility or other animal housing areas.
4. Performs duties that require specialized skills associated with the care and handling of animals, the sanitation of facilities and the operation and maintenance of equipment.
5. Performs basic technical animal procedures with minimal to no supervision. Assists with or performs advanced technical animal procedures under the guidance and direction of more experienced ARCD personnel.
6. Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the species, housing conditions, and work area.
7. Performs routine duties that require the ability to lift/move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
One position is primarily located in Blacksburg, Virginia but may periodically provide back-up support for the Roanoke campus. One position is primarily located in Roanoke, Virginia but may periodically provide back-up support for the Blacksburg campus. Both positions require some weekend and holiday work as part of a rotating schedule. Both positions are considered emergency positions.
Required Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in performing and following established protocols for sanitation and disinfection in a professional environment
• Demonstrated experience using basic computer skills including the ability to utilize common applications (e.g., email, word processing, data spreadsheets)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid US driver’s license
• Ability to pass an FBI background check and obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain a federal government Security Risk Assessment (SRA) clearance to work in ABSL-3 select agent facilities
Preferred Qualifications
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or a similar biological science
• Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level
• Experience working directly with animal species, including rodent, companion, agricultural and/or aquatic species
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$35,438 - $40,438
Review Date
January 16, 2023
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and safe driving check completed and cleared.
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