Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
Salary
Salary Negotiable
Experience and Education
High school graduation or equivalent. One year of experience in an animal care facility/operations preferred. Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) preferred or eligibility.
Job Duties
- Assists with the oversight of the animal care staff of the vivaria.
- Maintains knowledge of species specific handling, restraint, breeding and technical skills.
- Direct contact with a variety of animal species.
- Responsible for training and mentoring of animal care staff.
- Makes recommendations to the Supervisor for promotions.
- Oversees record keeping for the animal care program (animal room logs, census, breeding, technical services, etc.).
- Assist in facility inspections and assist in managing the quality assurance program in the animal facilities.
- Determines needs and makes recommendations for staffing and new/replacement equipment and/or services.
- Assists in ensuring facility and equipment maintenance is meeting operational standards.
- Assists in training and ensuring safety programs are followed.
- May participate in work start meetings for new projects and biohazard work (ABSL1-3 practices).
- Assist in maintaining compliance for accreditation of animal care program (ARC SOPs, IACUC policy, the Guide, AWA, NIH guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.).
- Provide input for animal care staff evaluations. Implements ARC attendance policy.
- Assists in the disciplinary actions for animal care and husbandry staff.
- Provides backup oversight of the facility in the absence of the Supervisor or Asst Supervisor.
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