Animal Care Assistant
Indiana University

Job Info

Department

LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (IN-LARS-IUINA)

Job Summary

- Provide routine animal husbandry and care for university animals used in research and/or education outcomes; perform other laboratory animal support functions (such as cleaning and maintenance of laboratory and/or animal housing units and various equipment).

- Receives, stores, and rotates feed, bedding, and other animal husbandry supplies and equipment; maintains proper sanitation, environment, and health status of housing units.

- Maintain/verify proper record keeping (census, animal health, document sanitation and equipment maintenance).

- Provide technical support for LARC and research investigators (treatments, sample collection for sentinels, weaning litters, and administering diets, etc.); monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease and reports any changes/concerns in animal health; handles, restrain, and transfers animals as directed.

- Assists higher level Animal Care Technicians and facility users and performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and six months of animal care experience.

Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Willing to participate in the Occupational Health Program for LARC employees, including receiving immunizations recommended by Occupational Health Services. High commitment to quality. Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. Possess strong communication and listening skills. Maintain a high degree of professionalism. Good time management and priority setting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

One year animal care experience. AALAS Level 1 (ALAT) certification.

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Animal Research
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