Recruitment #200103-0254TC-001
Location |
Mansfield, CT
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Date Opened | 1/6/2020 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $41,331 - $54,106/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 1/20/2020 11:59:00 PM |
At the University of Connecticut and University of Connecticut Health Center this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in the care of various species of laboratory animals and their environment.
Feeds and waters animals; cleans and sanitizes cages, animal rooms and related environment as necessary; performs routine physical examinations and laboratory tests and special handling techniques for researchers as required; assesses the status of animal shipments including identity, number of individuals, weight, health, etc.; administers medications and gives injections under supervision; identifies animals as to sex, species or strain; provides support during surgical and experimental procedures; observes and collects animal facilities operation data for accurate reports and required records; reports findings to appropriate department staff; may breed and wean animals; performs related duties as required.
Knowledge of animal care requirements, including animal facilities and husbandry regulations and basic animal disease problems and prevention techniques; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to utilize computer software; manual dexterity and physical ability sufficient for handling animals, feeds, supplies and equipment.
A high school diploma or possession of a General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one (1) year of animal care experience directly related to the maintenance of the health and wellbeing of laboratory animals to include care, use, handling, and/or treatment of laboratory animals.
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to communicable diseases, hazardous substances and to risk of injury from animals.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp
Information concerning the University’s policies regarding the Cleary Act Statement, Non-Discrimination Policy, Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConn’s Job page at: https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.