Animal Attendant II

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Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 4/14/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: $34,972/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: 40 hours per week, non-exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.

• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

To provide care for experimental animals with primary emphasis placed on minimizing experimental variables relating to animal health and sanitation.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care and cleaning of equipment and facilities along with the care and observation of the animals.

• Provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include observation of animals, handling, and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment in compliance with Federal regulations.

• Assists in performing necropsies and prepares animals for surgery.

• Provides daily record keeping for animals, room environments, and consumable supplies.

• Assists in preparing ad hoc reports.

• Prepares and uses disinfectants and detergents; mixes medications according to specific instructions; and administers measured amounts of laboratory diet to a variety of animal species.

• Observes animal behavior; applies identification on various species; obtains laboratory samples from newly arrived animals for parasitic and bacterial analysis; and transports animals, bulk feed and bedding material within the facility.

• Performs maintenance and repair of existing equipment.

• Promotes an atmosphere of safety and environmental protection by working safely; immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents; following University safety plans/procedures/protocols; and participating in appropriate safety training.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Ability to obtain ALAT Certification within 18 months of the date of employment.

• One year of experience in the handling of animals commonly used in research.

• Basic data entry skills.

• Personal computer and other standard office equipment.

• Operation of cage and rack washers, tunnel-type cage washers, conventional and pass-through autoclaves and other allied equipment.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.

• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• Possibility of animal bites and scratches.

• May work near biohazard conditions while handling animals.

• Rotating weekend or holiday duty.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged stooping, lifting, and standing.

• Must be able to lift 50 lb. bags of feed.

This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.