Indiana University · 10 hours ago
Laboratory Animal Tech
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelIndiana University is a prominent educational institution that contributes to medical research through its Laboratory Animal Resource Center. The Laboratory Animal Tech role involves providing care and husbandry for laboratory animals, supporting research activities, and ensuring the health and sanitation of animal housing units.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides animal husbandry and care for university animals used in research and/or education outcomes; performs various other laboratory animal support functions (such as cleaning and maintenance of laboratory and/or animal housing units and various equipment)
Receives, stores, and rotates feed, bedding, and other animal husbandry supplies and equipment; maintains proper sanitation, environment, and health status of housing units. Maintain/verify proper record keeping (census, animal health, document sanitation and equipment maintenance)
Provides technical support for LARC and research investigators (treatments, sample collection for sentinels, weaning litters, and administering diets, etc.); monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease and report any changes/concerns in animal health; handles, restrain, and transfer animals as directed
Assists higher level Animal Care Technicians and facility users and performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Ability to move about for long periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive movements
Ability to operate equipment, tools, or controls
Ability to move items weighing up to 40 pounds
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation
Preferred
Some prior experience
ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) certification Upon Date of Hire
Benefits
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 & 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)
Company
Indiana University
Indiana University looked for ways to promote innovation while assisting students in building better futures.
Founded in 1820
10001+ employees
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