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Posted: 16-Jan-25
Location: Ithaca, New York
Type: Full-time
Animal Technician II
Animal Technician II
Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE)
Who We Are
The Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE) at Cornell University is a service and a resource to the AAALAC International -accredited Cornell research and teaching community. CARE provides high quality animal care and veterinary services, and advises and educates researchers, staff and students on animal experimentation issues while promoting best practices for the responsible use of animals. These actions result in quality science merging with animal welfare.
For the benefit of human and animal health, the mission of CARE is to ensure quality animal care and welfare while serving the Cornell research and teaching community through education and collaboration.
What You Will Do
CARE has a high standard of professionalism and respectful behavior and communication, as well as an expectation for quality service and detailed record keeping. The ideal candidate has a disciplined work ethic, can communicate confidently and respectfully to clients, is service minded and extremely reliable.
In a team-based environment, the Animal Technician II provides humane care and treatment to a variety of animals used in research and teaching. Responsibilities include but not limited to: proper handling and/or restraint techniques for different species as well as the sanitation procedures critical to the well being of the animals housed within various animal facilities; provide daily animal observation and report any health concern, abnormality, behavior change and/or mortality according to Standard Operating Procedures designed to provide optimum animal care according to Federal and State regulations and guidelines; supply food and water to animals on a daily basis, as well as maintaining clean animal cages; handle animals with unique housing requirements; maintain animal breeding colonies and record keeping.
Technicians will be expected to work with barrier and containment systems that require accurate and thorough work to prevent contamination. Technicians will deal with a varied clientele on a regular basis (research staff, management, co-workers, etc.) while demonstrating a professional demeanor at all times.
A work schedule of 5 days/week, which may include holidays and weekends is anticipated. Overtime and working on days off may be necessary.
What We Need
We ask you to submit a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. When reviewing your materials and evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:
- Formal training beyond a high school diploma of 6 months-1 year; 1-2 years of animal care training and/or animal care facility experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Patience and compassion for animals and their well being.
- Ability to lift more than 50 pounds (handling bulk supplies, such as feed and bedding), and to transport (pushing or pulling) numerous cages/racks throughout animal facility.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Dependability is essential.
- Training in basic animal care procedures, record keeping, recognizing health concerns in various species is essential.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a pre-employment physical exam, and the testing and immunizations that are required based on specific job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Additionally, we would like to see evidence of:
- AAS Degree in Veterinary Technology preferred.
- AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Certification preferred or eligible.
Rewards and Benefits
Working Environment
-Typically lifts more than 50 lbs
-Close concentration/manual dexterity
-Chemicals/safety precautions
University Job Title:
Animal Tech II
Job Family:
Health
Level:
B
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$21.20 - $22.54
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Lindsey Girodo
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