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

Job Overview

The Animal Care Technician 1 supports the Division of Comparative Medicine's animal husbandry function in support of animal research initiatives. They perform daily husbandry for laboratory animals, including handling, feeding, watering, changing cages and monitoring heath of laboratory animals; follow standard operating procedures and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and assist with cage wash and autoclave operation and sanitizes areas and/or equipment.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor, and taking direction from the Division Director and the Facility Manager, the Animal Care Technician 1 supports the work of University's research vision and mission by providing a compliant and ethical research facility to conduct biomedical research; and interacts with other animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, veterinarians and research faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Verbal and written communication skills for reading and conversing in English regarding business matters
• Preference for experience working with animals
• Preference for AAALAS certification

Work Environment The Animal Care Technician works in a designated work area, and also spends a significant amount of time in the animal facility where they could be exposed to biological hazards, chemicals, and laboratory animals. As well, they must have the ability to up to 50 pounds, to work in hot and/or steamy environments, to work with animals/animal odors, and to perform duties require repetitive bending, twisting and pushing motions.

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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