Animal Husbandry/Animal Care Technician (Part-Time)

Working Title: Animal Husbandry/Animal Care Technician (Part-Time)

State Role Title: Laboratory and Research Technician

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics

Department: 100006 - Biology Department

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $20.00 - $22.49

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Begin Review Date: March 28, 2024

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent employee perks which include a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU, free access to the University Recreation Center (UREC), a variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.

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General Information:

James Madison University seeks a part-time Animal Husbandry/Animal Care Technician.

The animal husbandry/animal care technician is responsible for providing husbandry and animal care to laboratory animals (rodents, fish, frogs, birds, snakes, and other animals as needed) in conventional and immunocompromised laboratory areas. Responsibilities include basic sanitation/disinfection and maintenance of mammalian and non-mammalian vivarium facilities and daily record-keeping.

This position requires flexibility to work varying schedules and hours. Employee may be subjected to alternate work schedule, i.e. Monday-Thursday with alternating weekends and holidays.

Applicants cannot have pet rodents at home.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform animal observations; provide care and husbandry services;
• Maintain breeding colonies of small laboratory animals, including transgenic rodents;
• Observe, record, and report atypical findings of the environment and animal’s health. Immediately reports such matters to the Vivarium Manager;
• Handle, restrain, and provide care for all species of laboratory animals; this includes providing clean food, water, and bedding, as well as assistance to investigators in experimental procedures and post-operative care;
• Maintain animal room records; e.g. census, sanitation, environmental monitoring, water quality, enrichment, feeding, and cage card animal identification;
• Receive animals (e.g., general health observation, sexing and identification);
• Maintain adequate and appropriate levels of feed, supplies, and stock;
• Clean floors and work surfaces on a regular basis;
• Provide daily reports of the general condition of the facility with respect to safety, sanitation, equipment operation, and maintenance, as well as environmental monitoring of the assigned areas;
• Work with supervisor and investigators to review and revise policies and procedures;
• Assist in training new animal users and students regarding laboratory policies and procedures;
• Operate and maintain animal care equipment, including the washing and cleaning of cages;
• Ensure that animal populations are treated humanely;
• Attend animal care meetings and other meetings as required;
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

This is a part-time wage position working an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.