Job Summary:

This position will perform Animal Care Technician responsibilities at the School of Veterinary Medicine's Charmany - Animal Resource Center (ARC). The ARC is a large, complex research and instructional animal facility housing a wide variety of species (including but not limited to: cows, goats, sheep, mice, rats, pigs, ponies, calves, gerbils, rabbits, cats, dogs, ground squirrels, parrots, snakes, iguanas, colonies of transgenic mice and rats, and varied wildlife). The ARC consists of five separate animal holding facilities accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC). These facilities are located in West Madison, and downtown campus. All animal care is provided in accordance with SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals", and research/instructional protocols.

This position will be responsible for following established policies, procedures and practices, performing lab animal care duties and monitoring health of assigned animals, including weekend and holiday rotations.

The Animal Care Technician will be responsible for maintaining appropriate records for assigned areas, and providing assistance to principal investigators on research and teaching projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• 5% Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research
• 30% Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
• 10% Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
• 5% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• 5% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
• 35% Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research
• 5% Maintains clearance to work in BSL3 work areas and be able to perform all essential responsibilities in those areas.
• 5% Helps to train new employees and/or student help

Tasks:

• Performs daily husbandry of animals in multiple locations with different viral statuses and occasionally trains others in these
  tasks.
• Performs daily/weekly/monthly general cleaning of animal facilities to Program, AALAC, USDA standards
• Performs general maintenance of animal facilities.
• Load/unload supplies for facilities/animals, and performs transportation needs.
• Prepares required equipment that is needed for general animal husbandry.
• Organizes animal facilities.
• Gives treatments as prescribed by RARC veterinary staff.
• Prepares needed paperwork for daily/weekly/monthly tasks.
• Cage washing responsibilities
• Autoclave responsibilities
• Laundry responsibilities
• Holiday required work

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

• Ability to work regularly with a variety of animals on a daily basis.
• Good knowledge of acceptable husbandry procedures required.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member required.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and oral instructions pertaining to research projects and animal management.
• Knowledge to recognize animal health problems.

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Valid WI driver's license, with a clean driving record, must be able to drive UW vehicles.

Preferred
AALAS - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Technician Certification
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (30-minute lunch break), weekend and holiday work may be required.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $17.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

A criminal background check will be conducted.

A probationary period will be required.

A valid WI driver's license will be required.

Requires manual dexterity to perform technical tasks, and requires ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on a regular basis with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire required for fit-testing.

English Proficiency Required - This position requires one or more of the following abilities: ability to speak, read, write, and/or understand verbal instructions in English

Must be able to obtain select agent BSL3 clearance. Upon hire all SVM ARC employees will require a FBI background check, failure to pass this background check and obtain select agent BSL3 clearance will be an automatic termination of the position.

Must be tuberculosis (TB) negative and submit to periodic TB testing. A chest x-ray will be required to determine if a positive skin test represents an active TB infection.

Flu and rabies vaccination series will be required for this position. Vaccinations would be offered upon arrival.

UW employees working directly with animals are required to complete an Animal Contact Risk Questionnaire (ACRQ). The employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload your resume and cover letter and a document with three references. For maximum consideration your cover letter should highlight your experience and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications. For questions regarding the position, please contact June Shaw at jmshaw@wisc.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Nancy Parkinson, nancy.parkinson@wisc.edu

Contact:

Nancy Parkinson
nancy.parkinson@wisc.edu
608-263-1158
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Animal Care Technician II(AN009)

Department(s):

A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

291526-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.