Indianapolis, IN

Department

LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (IN-LARS-IUINA)

Job Summary

This position is for an animal husbandry technician in our large animal area. This area oversees all USDA covered species.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Monitors animal health for overt signs of disease and reports any changes to the supervisor and vet staff.
• Handles, restrains, and transfers animals as directed.
• Assists higher level Animal Care Technicians, vet staff, and facility users as directed.

General Responsibilities

• Performs routine animal care (feeding, watering, cleaning cages).
• Prepares and applies experimental treatments.
• Keeps accurate logs of routine care.

Note: This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

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 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.

Candidate must be willing to participate in the Occupational Health Program for LARC employees, including receiving immunizations recommended by Occupational Health Services.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Animal Research

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