LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (BL-LARS-IUBLA)

The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide high quality, humane care for research and teaching animals at Indiana University Bloomington, and ensure compliance with federal laws and guidelines and campus policies related to animal use.

LAR is responsible for managing the campus core animal facilities and providing medical care and oversight for all campus facilities in which animals are maintained for research and teaching.

• 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).
• Provide 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.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• AALAS certificaiton is preferred, but not requried

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Hire

Preferred

• ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) certification Upon Hire

SKILLS

Required

• 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

This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 40 lbs. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Animal Research

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