37985BR

Extended Job Title:

Lab Animal Attendant II

Position Description:

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing technical duties in the care of research animals in addition to day-to-day maintenance of assigned animals. Employees in this classification have no delegated supervisory responsibilities but may aid the supervisor in training new employees. Work consists of both direct and indirect contact with animals. Conditions may become stressful because of animal odors. Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases, animals exposed to toxic materials, radioactive materials, bites, lacerations, etc. Conditions may become hazardous if animals become ill or are being treated with known toxic substances (i.e., carcinogens, microbial substances. etc). Weekend and holiday assignments on a rotational basis are expected.

Requisition ID:

37985BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Provide responsible leadership in observation, husbandry, enrichment, and dietary care of research animals. Observe animal daily to ensure their health, comfort and well being. Provide daily feeding and watering of animals, including special diets when needed.

• Maintain daily animal records. Report any abnormalities/illness to the Animal Health Technician, Facilities Manager or Veterinarian.

• Follow species/strain specific enrichment program. Fill clean animal cages with proper amount and type of bedding, appropriate huts and enrichment and fill clean water bottles.

• Conduct daily, weekly and other periodic maintenance of cage wash equipment including conducting and logging quality assurance test. Observe and support good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and equipment.

• Maintenance of facilities and animals housed in assigned buildings (the Animal & Food Sciences Building, the Biological Sciences Building, the Experimental Sciences Building, Experimental Sciences II, and the Human Sciences Building).

• Conduct cleaning and sanitation of animal rooms and animal care equipment. Clean/sanitize animal research procedure labs and support spaces according to departmental SOPs and in accordance with guidelines of Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service.

• Conduct general cleaning and housekeeping of cage wash and service areas, including washing walls, floors, equipment, air vents, sinks, doors, door frames and feed containers.

• Operate and maintain mechanical cage washers and bulk autoclaves in accordance with departmental SOPs to sanitize/sterilize animal caging and related equipment. Report promptly any equipment problems to supervisor or manager.

• Inventory supplies and notify Facilities Manager when items are low or need to be ordered. Stock feed, bedding, and laboratory supplies including personnel protective equipment.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

15.20

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

M-F 8am-5pm; occasional weekends

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Laboratory animal experience or veterinary experience.

Department:

Animal Care Services

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Service Workers

Occasional Duties:

• Perform quarterly microbiological quality control.

• Retrieve animals from suppliers or delivery company as needed.

• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department.

• Contribute to the quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at Texas Tech University.

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Completion of High School or equivalent in education and directly related working experience; successful completion of a recognized course in laboratory animal science. Also six months experience as a Laboratory Animal Assistant I or the equivalent.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Yes

About the Department and/or College:

Our mission is to provide for the physical and psychological well-being of animals used in research and teaching. To aid investigators in obtaining and properly using these animals.

More specifically, the ACS serves to facilitate the use of animals in research and teaching at Texas Tech University while assuring compliance with all applicable regulations. ACS maintains responsibilities in animal procurement, animal housing and daily care, the provision of veterinary care, health surveillance and preventative care, assisting investigators and their staff with animal procedures, and the care, maintenance and replacement of equipment and facilities.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.