Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Lab Animal Care Technician for the Office for Research. The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides diversified care, feeding, transportation, and daily observation for all animal species used in research and teaching. Coordinates and assists in the general maintenance of the facilities. Ensures the humane care and treatment of the animals. Performs daily maintenance of multiple animal colony rooms to be in compliance with animal welfare regulations, university and CMR policies. Reports performance of animal husbandry and monitors procedures with special attention to the needs of virus free species, observing and reporting signs of illness, injury or distress in animals. Interacts with their supervisor regarding needs of individual research projects and PI's and will become familiar with all project protocols as it relates to daily husbandry needs of the colony rooms they maintain. Ensures areas of noncompliance with regulations are reported; daily animal census is recorded and performs euthanasia when instructed.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High school/vocational school education or equivalent, and the ability and willingness to work with a wide variety of animal species.

City:

Newark State:

NJ Equipment Utilized:

Cage washing equipment, autoclaves, floor scrubbers, chemical mixing stations, dry heat oven, etc. Various computer programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to push and pull heavy loads of equipment, twisting of upper trunk, repetitive and overhead lifting. May work in cage wash and animal room conditions while wearing safety apparel and personal protective equipment (PPE). May be bending, stooping, or reaching for long periods of time. Ability to stand or walk on hard surfaces for most of the workday, including slippery surfaces. The work environment includes potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, and the use of hazardous and restricted chemicals. Potential exposure to animal dander, fluids and soiled waste as well as cleaning chemicals. Wearing PPE may increase body temperature.

Special Conditions:

Regular workweek may include weekends and/or holidays as needed. Safe Driving Record.

Posting Number:

26ST1796