Laboratory Animal Technician - Animal Resource Program - Bowman Gray Campus Atrium Health Wake Forest

85112 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Animal Resource Program: Bowman Gray

Full time

Yes

40

Five 8-hour days/40 hours per week; some weekend and holiday work required

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Our program is searching for dedicated individuals to fulfill the husbandry and care duties of Laboratory Animal Technicians, so we can work together to meet the mission and service responsibilities of our program.  We have multiple campuses, serving multiple animal species, including non-human primates. This position is considered essential personnel for lab animal care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Capable of performing duties as specified for Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee (LATT) position.
• Safely handle and restrain all animal species while maintaining proper identification and location.
• Assemble caging equipment to provide comfortable, safe housing for all species.
• Complete and document supply and diet inventory on a weekly basis. Communicate pertinent information to clinical, supervisory, and management personnel in writing and verbally.
• Provide species specific environmental enrichment items according to schedules and assist Animal Welfare Services with special enrichment needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent with previous laboratory animal experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Valid applicable state driver's license. American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level preferred.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate routine animal care and use equipment (e.g., tunnel washer, rack washer, bulk sterilizer)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform necessary documentation and recordkeeping
• Ability to utilize simple computer skills e.g. email, training modules
• Ability to work as a team or independently
• Good time management skills Good interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to mentor LATT staff WORK

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor/outdoor work environment
• Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules
• Possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors
• Exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens
• Exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding.
• The need to lift, push or pull heavy objects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Negative tests for active tuberculosis, color vision

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.