Job Description

The individual serves as an Animal Care Technician within the Animal Resources and Care Division(ARCD) section of the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI). The individual is responsible and accountable for the daily provision of animal husbandry and care at an ARCD facility(vivarium) or facilities.

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 sanitation, custodial, and other support services required for the daily operation and maintenance of the animal facility or other animal housing areas.
3. 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.
4. 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.

This recruitment is hiring positions primarily located in Roanoke, Virginia or Blacksburg, VA, and each may periodically provide back-up support for the other location. This position requires some weekend and holiday work as part of a rotating schedule. This position is considered an emergency position.

Required Qualifications

* Ability to work directly with a variety of animal species including rodent, companion, agricultural, and aquatic species.
* Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment, animal caging, and other equipment commonly utilized throughout the animal facility and animal housing areas.
* Ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE) appropriate for the species, animal housing conditions, or work area.
* Ability to lift/move 50 pounds.
* Basic computer skills including the ability to utilize common applications (e.g., email, Word, Excel).
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Valid US driver's license.

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.
* Aquatic experience for locations that support zebrafish and other aquatic species.
* Experience working with farm animals for locations that support agricultural species.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Starting at $37,500; commensurate with experience

Review Date

January 29, 2024

Additional Information

This recruitment is hiring for multiple positions at multiple facilities located in Roanoke and Blacksburg, Virginia. The successful candidates will have a safe driving check and criminal conviction check completed.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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