Facility Technician jobs in South Bend, IN

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Facility Technician.

Applications will be accepted until 9/19/2022.

Be a part of Notre Dame Research! Notre Dame Research's Freimann Life Science Center (FLSC) is recruiting a Facility Technician . The FLSC is home to virtually all laboratory animals supporting Notre Dame teaching and research and is comprised of two state-of-the-art animal facilities.. The Facility Technician is responsible for the care and welfare of the laboratory animals used in research and education. The Facility Technician must have knowledge of a variety of animal species including their natural behaviors and their environmental requirements. The Facility Technician must also have a working knowledge of animal welfare regulations and federal laws.
The Facility Technician will serve as back-up for all technician positions and must be competent to perform the duties of Animal Husbandry Technician, Aquatic Room Technician and Cage Wash Technician as needed.
The Facility Technician will be expected to identify, lead and implement process improvement projects and will serve as liaison for Continuous Improvement projects.

The Facility Technician will attend continuing education meetings and complete on-line education modules as assigned by the training coordinator

The Facility Technician will have responsibility for the administrative duties necessary for operations at FLSC's RCH location and will assist with other ad hoc duties as needed.

Notre Dame Research is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in biology, biochemistry or related field
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate with a diverse audience.
• Attention to detail required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Yellow Belt Certification and knowledge of Continuous Improvement processes preferred.
• Knowledge of University programs (BuyND, AIM) required.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23229. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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