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Title: ANIMAL RESEARCH TECH
Position Vacancy ID: 69311
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Working Title:  Animal Research Technician
% Time:  100  Schedule-Range:  06-09
Position Description  Title Specifications
Job Summary:   Performs general animal husbandry duties in assigned areas of responsibility under the close supervision of the area Laboratory Technical Support Supervisor with oversight and guidance by lead workers. These duties include, but are not limited to feeding and watering animals, monitoring animal room environments, cleaning primary and secondary enclosures, receiving animals, transporting animals, restraining and handling animals, reporting sick and injured animals, record keeping, general facility maintenance and housekeeping, and cagewash operations. ART positions interact with investigators and veterinary staff as required and perform duties as assigned.

The LAR animal husbandry facilities are tuberculosis-free (TB-free) areas. The incumbent is expected to: practice health and safety rules and precautions necessary to maintain animal health by following rules and instructions regarding safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and observe standard operating procedures concerning sanitation, movement of equipment and materials and waste disposal in order to prevent transfer of infectious biological organisms or contamination with hazardous chemicals.
Requirements:  A Criminal Background Check Will Be Conducted
Additional
Requirements:
  Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs. required. Ability to walk and stand on feet for long periods of time required. Ability to work some weekends and holidays as required. Must be Tuberculosis (TB) negative, submit to periodic TB testing, and submit to a chest x-ray if a positive TB test is read.
Schedule:  Full-Time
Schedule
Comment:
  Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm
Department:  LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES
College/Division:  SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Contact Person:alecia armstrong   Phone:  608-261-1929
Contact Email: aarmstrong@wisc.edu   TTY Phone:608-263-2473
Work Address:MEDICAL SCIENCES CENTER
  1300 UNIVERSITY AVE
  MADISON WI 53706-1509
Bargaining Unit:06 - WSEU - Technical
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