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Lab Tech

Employer
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota (US)
Salary
$31,000

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Industry
Education
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Description

This position ensures the husbandry procedures according to the National Research Council “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” are properly performed.  The animal care technician provides all levels of services ranging from custodial duties to animal husbandry duties to technical assistance.  This position is responsible for caring and maintaining experimental animals, observing animal behaviors and monitoring animal health status.  They oversee animal breeding colonies as well as monitor the Sentinel mice used in the health monitoring program.  Successful teamwork depends upon reliability, interdependency among co-workers and good communication. This position will be involved in preparation and sanitation of equipment involved in the housing and husbandry of the animals within the Center for Biomedical Research Facility.  Animal care is provided seven days a week, including weekend and holiday rotation. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparation and Sanitation of Equipment
  • Administers Animal Care Program
  • Administer Diagnostic And Disease Surveillance Treatment Program
  • Perform Record Keeping
  • Monitor and Maintain Breeding Colonies
  • Professionalism/Teamwork
  • Organization/Time Management
  • Safety
  • As a UND employee, it is expected to treat one another and the public in a cordial, civil and respectful manner and at all times, practice the principles of honesty, respect, integrity and trust in order to respect the diversity of all peoples; communicate in a professional, positive and respectful manner; and exhibit ethical behavior.

Required Competencies

  • Must be dependable and have an excellent attendance record
  • Ability to follow regulations, procedures, and pay close attention to detail
  • Strong emphasis will be placed on the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task while working under time constraints
  • Must take initiative to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Respectfulness, cooperation and following orders are imperative
  • Must have strong communication skills
  • Must have strong observational skills
  • Must be punctual, dependable, honest and trustworthy
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must be able to withstand long periods of standing, lifting, pulling, tugging, climbing, and kneeling without physical limitations
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds daily and frequently
  • Demonstrated understanding of the need for the use of animals in biomedical research, and empathy and compassion towards research animals

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience, or a combination of education and work experience
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays and after hours
  • Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a laboratory setting
  • Experience with handling mice and rats

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$31,000 Annual, Full Time, Exempt

Work Schedule/Start Date

Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Rotating Schedule for Weekends and Holidays. Start October 19th, 2020.

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.

Company

The University of North Dakota is one of the largest employers in the region. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes full health insurance premium coverage for single or family plans, a retirement plan, tuition benefits for employees, as well as for the spouse and dependents of the employee, on-campus training programs, exclusive internal recruitment opportunities, as well as many other benefits.

Company info
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Location
264 Centennial Drive
Stop 7127
Grand Forks
ND
58202
United States

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