Animal Technician III (Phoenix, AZ) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number: req21349
Department: University Animal Care
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights
University Animal Care at the University of Arizona is searching for an Animal Technician III. This is the Third in a series of seven classifications. Incumbents are assigned to perform animal care duties in specific room within in one facility, also with additional cage Wash activities and other duties as assigned. Work is performed under minimal supervision with assigned general expectations. The work schedule includes participation in the Animal Care holiday rotation schedule, may include weekends, and may include compensated overtime.
University Animal Care (UAC) provides humane and appropriate animal care, ensuring that the highest standards are met so that each animal's well-being is attended to. This includes providing for the animals' daily needs for clean, safe housing and access to fresh food and water; the provision of necessary veterinary care; and the monitoring of the use of animals by principal investigators and their personnel. We provide services and resources needed by investigators to accomplish their research objectives and provide training in laboratory animal care and use to technical personnel, students, and faculty.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide daily care and maintenance of a wide variety of laboratory animal species housed within UAC facilities
* May breed or wean rodents, or work with animals exposed to hazardous materials
* May work with mice housed in the Germ-Free isolators/caging
* Operate animal care related equipment, such as change stations, biosafety cabinets, autoclaves, rodent ventilated cage racks, Hydropac®, etc.
* Administer treatments to animals as directed
* Complete all necessary documentation
* Perform rodent euthanasia with standardized system
* Report operational problems or equipment malfunctions
* Receive supplies and equipment into facilities utilizing gas sterilization
* Organize and restock supplies in animal rooms and storage areas
* Assist with reviewing SOPs
* Assist in the training of husbandry staff.
* Additional duties may be assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Time management skills
* Computer skills
* Able to perform work that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting, standing and walking.
* Work requires reaching overhead, pushing and pulling of equipment
* Work on the dirty side cage wash area is performed in a wet, humid environment.
* Repetitive hand motion (cage changing, breaking down caging and stacking for recycle)
* Able to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency and 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Veterinary and Animal Care
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $20.63
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
3
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$16.5
Grade Range Midpoint
$20.63
Grade Range Maximum
$24.75
Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Animal Care
Job Function
Veterinary & Animal Care
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies: 2
Contact Information for Candidates
Trish Bridges
pkbridges27@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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