STARS Requisition number
91070BR
Posting Position Title
Animal Technician 3
Essential Duties
1. Observe and evaluate animals for signs of illness and stress and deviations in animal conditions. 2. Feed, house and handle animals in accordance with institutional, local and Federal regulations.3. Perform animal care with veterinary oversight which may include specialized drug administration, sample collection, and pre- and post-procedural care. 4. Maintain records of treatments.5. Provide husbandry and specialized services for animals in animal colonies.6. Maintain, sanitize and decontaminate animal rooms and facilities within low to moderate hazardous areas, e.g. BL2.7. Perform rodent euthanasia services according to established standards and practices and/or assist in non-rodent species euthanasia.8. Maintain required records according to institutional, local and federal regulatory standards.9. Serve as a source of information to investigators and support staff on animal handling, restraint, and pre- and post-procedural care or sanitation services.10. May train and/or instruct staff on sanitation, animal handling, restraint and care techniques appropriate to level.11. Perform periodic decontamination, maintenance and rotation of equipment in facility washing centers.12. Operate animal care processing equipment on either clean or dirty side and/or specific washing center; diagnose mechanical, technical and/or process problems.13. Maintain inventory of supplies.14. May act as a driver; operating vehicle in order to pick up and deliver animals and materials to assignment locations, applying proper animal handling and care protocols.15. Perform additional related tasks as necessary.
Required Education and Experience
Four years of work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of work experience and an Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Weekend Hours Required?
Yes
Evening Hours Required?
No
Duration Type
Regular
Work Week
Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
University Job Title
Animal Technician 3
Worksite Address
464 Congress Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
Yes
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Searchable Job Family
Research/Support
External Gateway Posting Date
03-Oct-2024
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Position Focus:
Perform a variety of skilled animal husbandry duties and specialized services for animals and animal colonies, including properly housing animals, performing various procedures and skilled observation of animal conditions. Maintain general sanitation procedures as required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 pounds and good manual dexterity.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certified by American Association of Laboratory Animal Science.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade C
Bargaining Unit
L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)
Supervisory Organization
Yale Animal Resources Center - Operations
Time Type
Full time
Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)
Friday-Tuesday 8am-4pm
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Ability to follow YARC Standing Operating Procedure.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to recognize signs of well-being, illness and abnormalities.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to understand and use short notes, basic written instructions and forms; ability to understand complex and detailed protocols.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
General knowledge of computer use and ability to monitor email.
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
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Work Model
On-site
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