Animal Care Assistant
Department
LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (UA-LARS-IUBLA)
Department Information
The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide high quality, humane care for research and teaching animals at Indiana University Bloomington and ensure compliance with federal laws and guidelines and campus policies related to animal use. LAR is responsible for managing the campus core animal facilities and providing medical care and oversight for all campus facilities in which animals are maintained for research and teaching.
Job Summary
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Working Conditions / Demands
This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Animal Research
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (UA-LARS-IUBLA)
Department Information
The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide high quality, humane care for research and teaching animals at Indiana University Bloomington and ensure compliance with federal laws and guidelines and campus policies related to animal use. LAR is responsible for managing the campus core animal facilities and providing medical care and oversight for all campus facilities in which animals are maintained for research and teaching.
Job Summary
- Provides animal husbandry and care for university animals used in research and/or education outcomes; performs various other laboratory animal support functions (such as cleaning and maintenance of laboratory and/or animal housing units and various equipment).
- Receives, stores, and rotates feed, bedding, and other animal husbandry supplies and equipment; maintains proper sanitation, environment, and health status of housing units.
- Maintain/verify proper record keeping (census, animal health, document sanitation and equipment maintenance).
- Provides technical support for LARC and research investigators (treatments, sample collection for sentinels, weaning litters, and administering diets, etc.); monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease and report any changes/concerns in animal health; handles, restrain, and transfer animals as directed.
- Assists higher level Animal Care Technicians and facility users and performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- Prior experience of animal care experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
Preferred
- ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) certification Upon Date of Hire
SKILLS
Required
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Working Conditions / Demands
This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Animal Research
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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