Laboratory Animal Tech Trainee, Animal Resources Program

Overview

85114 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Animal Resource Program:
Clarkson

Status:
Full time | Benefits Eligible:
Yes | Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Varies

Our program is searching for dedicated individuals to fulfill the husbandry and care duties of Laboratory Animal Technicians (starting as trainees), so we can work together to meet the mission and service responsibilities of our program. We have multiple campuses, serving multiple animal species, including non-human primates.

Under direct supervision, learn to perform general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment. Incumbent must successfully complete structured training within eight to eighteen months to be retained in classification and/or promoted to a Laboratory Animal Technician. This position is considered essential personnel for lab animal care. Starting pay: $17.50/hour.

High School diploma or recognized equivalent required. Relevant animal work in a professional or farm setting desired.

• Valid driver's license required.
• American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level preferred, but not required.

• Ability to operate routine animal care and use equipment (e.g., tunnel washer, rack washer, bulk sterilizer)
• Ability to communicate effectively; ability to perform necessary documentation and recordkeeping
• Ability to utilize simple computer skills (e.g. email, training modules)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good time-management skills
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills

Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules. Work also includes:

• Possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors
• Exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens
• Exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch
• Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding
• The need to lift, push or pull heavy objects

• Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding
• The need to lift, push or pull heavy objects
• Negative tests for active tuberculosis
• Color vision

$18.50 - $27.75

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
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