Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE) values Animal Care Technicians who are engaged, enthusiastic, and committed to humane and compassionate care of animals. Under the general supervision of a CARE Facilities Manager, the Animal Care Technician (ACT) performs a variety of duties related to the daily care of large and small laboratory research animals used for research purposes and maintenance of animal care facilities. In accordance with established policies and standard operating procedures, the ACTs clean, feed and water research animals, check animals’ health status, complete daily work logs and health enrichment forms, support the receiving of new animals, and assist researchers and veterinarians with related duties.

Some weekend and holiday work required. Weekends are worked on a rotating basis, every 4 weeks. Availability and number of holidays to be worked is contingent upon staffing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 6 Animal Care Technician

Education and Experience

High School graduate or GED required or equivalent combination of education/experience

AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level preferred

1-2 years’ related experience working with animals preferred

AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is strongly encouraged within the first year of employment

Job Competencies

Must be willing to work and contribute effectively in a team setting.

Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Possess the ability to have meaningful and respectful two-way conversations.

The person in this position frequently communicates with faculty who inquire about their research animals. Must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.

The ability to access and use email for communication and documentation.

Requires attendance/completion of all mandated safety training and adherence to the animal care occupational health and wellness policy.

Involves working with a wide variety of animals and learning about the housing and care needs of each species.

Requires the ability to adapt to changes that occur with short notice.

Grade 7 Senior Animal Care Technician

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED required
• Preferred: AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or higher (LAT) level. Certification is strongly preferred within 1 year of employment.
• 10+ years’ experience working with animals in a research setting.

Job Competencies

• Previous demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required: Includes some weekend and holiday work.
• Must be willing to work and contribute effectively in a team setting.
• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Possess the ability to have meaningful and respectful two-way conversations.
• The person in this position frequently communications with faculty who inquire about their research animals.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.
• The ability to access and use email for communication and documentation.
• Requires attendance/completion of all mandated safety training and adherence to the animal care occupational health and wellness policy.
• Involves working with a wide variety of animals and learning about the housing and care needs of each species.
• Requires the ability to adapt to changes that occur with short notice.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-05-22

Job Posting Title:

Animal Care Technician

Department:

Center for Animal Resources and Education

Grade:

Grade 6

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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