Animal Care Technician

Job Title:

Animal Care Technician Department:

Laboratory Animal Resources (Troy Hillanbrand)

FLSA:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Location:

Philadelphia Campus ‌

Position Description:

We are currently seeking to fill our Animal Care Technician position on the Philadelphia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

POSITION SUMMARY

Part Time Position:

20 hours/week Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Responsible for the daily husbandry care and welfare of laboratory animals as well as record keeping in compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines
• Change rodent cages as scheduled or when needed
• Ensure animals have adequate food and water
• Feed aquatic species twice daily and maintain live feed colonies
• Monitor the health of animals and report all abnormalities to the Facility Manager or Veterinarian
• Operate cage washer and autoclave
• Maintain appropriate facility logs, documenting tasks completed Education and Certifications
• High school diploma
• 0 - 2 years

Animal Experience Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs.)
• Take initiative to solve unexpected problems
• Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.

Position Requirements:

• Must be able to work weekends
• Must be able to work Holidays as needed
• Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching

Hourly Range:

Starting at $19.56 hourly ‌ The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices. At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, you will be part of a community of caring, professional and committed individuals who focus on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students. Our dedication to academic and institutional excellence drives everything we do. As a PCOM employee at our Philadelphia, PA Suwanee, GA or Moultrie, GA locations, you can make a meaningful contribution to the continued success and improvement of the College. At PCOM, you can become part of our rich heritage, enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, and take advantage of opportunities for professional and personal growth. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is an equal opportunity employer. PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices. PCOM provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with ADA qualifying disabilities who need assistance in completing the online application and/or the hiring process due to their diagnosed disability. Please email the PCOM Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator) at alinato@pcom.edu or call 215-871-6528 to begin the disability accommodation process. Reasonable accommodation requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.