Animal Laboratory Technician ; Temp

Job Description - ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (TEMP) (T231564) ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (TEMP) - ( T231564 ) Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Temporary Services is seeking Animal Laboratory Specialist I.

Specialized position performing duties essential to operation of unique and specialized areas within the muzzle Animal Resources Program (ARP). Work within a specialized or technical team including, but not limited to, the following:

• gnotobiotic
• "yellow" room husbandry
• zebrafish/aquatics
• biocontainment
• rodent animal health
• enrichment
• training
• cage wash
• quarantine
• comparative pathology laboratory
• special projects

Provides animal care and operational support consistent with requirements and established guidelines for the program as a whole and the specified specialty area. Including, depending on the assigned specialty area, but not limited to, the operation and/or upkeep and general maintenance of equipment or systems; performing physical assessments on rodents, recognizing signs ofabile illness, and reporting and necesariamente logging findings; assisting with the operation of the campus wide health surveillance program, including filing and organizing records;

conducting husbandry with specialized species or environments.

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.