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Description: The successful applicant for this position assists in the care and maintenance of healthy laboratory animals in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The Animal Care Assistant must properly use and maintain all necessary equipment and follow proper techniques as outlined in standard operating processes. This is an entry level position and ranks first out five overall positions. This position is full time M-F. Advancement possibilities for this position are very high if candidate shows enthusiasm and motivation.
Benefits: Dental, Health, 401K, paid holiday, sick and vacation
Working Hours: M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm,
Sanitation of research animal caging and supplies
Operating heavy machinery (including cage washer, autoclave)
Sweeping and mopping floors, using floor-scrubbing machine
Empty trash
Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned storage rooms
Stocking personal protective equipment (PPE) stations
Moving shipments of bedding, feed and other supplies from loading dock to animal facilities and other designated locations throughout
Ability to lift up to 50lbs, bend, stoop, pivot and perform repetitive motions on a daily basis
Transport supplies throughout facilities
Package and prep boxes of waste for incineration/disposal
Use approved chemicals, cleaners and disinfectants for sanitizing designated areas and accessories
Maintain clean and sanitary working areas at all times
Ability to maintain detailed records of daily activities and quality assurance logs
Perform basic animal husbandry tasks and health checks as assigned
Perform duties in a fast-paced environment
Work with minimal supervision in a team environment
Have and maintain a valid Driver's License
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and via email
Other duties as assigned
To apply for this position please with your resume to alyssa.frizzell@med.uvm.edu or fax resume to 802-656-2234
Vacancy expired!