Animal Care Technician 1 , Division of Comparative Medicine Georgetown University Medical Center

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Animal Care Technician 1 , Division of Comparative Medicine - Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown's Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) provides state-of-the-art facilities and quality animal care to support biomedical research and teaching missions of the University while complying with all applicable animal welfare regulations and guidelines. Through a collaborative approach, the DCM serves, advises and educates researchers, staff, and students on animal models and bio-methodology while promoting best practices for the responsible use of animals.

Job Overviews

The Animal Care Technician 1 supports Georgetown University's research vision and mission by providing a compliant and ethical research facility to conduct biomedical research - and specifically the Division of Comparative Medicine's support of animal research initiatives. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides daily husbandry for laboratory animals, including handling, feeding, watering, changing cages, and monitoring their heath.
• Follows standard operating procedures and maintains compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assists with cage wash and autoclave operation
• Sanitizes areas and/or equipment.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor, and following guidance from the Facility Manager and the Director of the Division of Comparative Medicine, the Animal Care Technician 1 also interacts with other animal care technicians, and with veterinary technicians, veterinarians and research faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English for business communication
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, to work in hot and/or steamy environments, to work with animals/animal odors, and to perform work that involves repetitive bending, twisting and pushing motions

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with animals
• AAALAS certification

Working Environment: The Animal Care Technician 1 works primarily in a designated work area, and also spends a significant amount of time in the animal facility where they exposed to biological hazards, chemicals, and laboratory animals.

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.


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