Research Associate Animal Technician - Open Pool
Company: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Working Title Research Associate Animal Technician - Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO Research Professional Position
Yes Posting Number 202100059AP Position Type Admin Professional/
Research Professional Classification Title Number of Vacancies Work
Hours/Week Proposed Annual Salary Range 32,500-46,000 Employee
Benefits Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing
employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that
supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU's Human
Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for
permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative
professional employees in the following University benefit areas.
https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf.
Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full
consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
07/01/2021 Description of Work Unit The mission of Laboratory
Animal Resources (LAR) is to use our expertise to provide the
highest standard of care for laboratory animals in support of the
Colorado State University research community. These positions
fulfill a vital role in the administration of LAR to carry out this
mission. CSU LAR manages over 48,000 ft. of AAALAC accredited
research animal facilities on three campuses, including Main
Campus, South Campus, and Foothills Campus. Research and teaching
activities supported by LAR include infectious disease research,
including ABSL work using select agents, cancer biology,
hibernation, nutrition, and metabolism studies, orthopedic
research, therapeutics, toxicology and teaching activities to
support a diverse program of learning. LAR exists to provide state
of the art care and support for the animal models component of
these studies. Position Summary Research Associate Animal
Technician positions are available throughout the year in
Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) at Colorado State University.
These positions are full-time, 12 month administrative professional
positions that will be integral to facilitating research activities
at CSU that utilize animal models. This position provides routine
and specialized care for a variety of laboratory animal species.
Animal welfare and assessments, animal husbandry and room and cage
sanitation are the primary job duties for this position. Additional
duties include record keeping and communication tasks as well as
research support. Animal husbandry work is physical, and entails
standing, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and
repetitive motions. Staff work in various environments including
outdoors, close quarters, increased heat and humidity and dusty
surroundings. Some of the research at CSU involves infectious
diseases. We ensure biosecurity and the safety of our staff by
requiring personal protective equipment (such as respirators and
Tyvek suits), tuberculosis testing, vaccinations and showering. CSU
has a large variety of animal species, and applicants must be
willing and able to work with all types of animals. Staff are
expected to work safely, and adhere to all safety instructions and
rules at all times. Required Job Qualifications + Bachelor's degree
with 1 year of relevant, vertebrate animal experience, or an
Associate's degree with 2 or more years of relevant, vertebrate
animal experience. + 6+ months of professional or volunteer
experience performing vertebrate animal husbandry (providing food,
water, enrichment, cleaning, and sanitation). + Must have a valid
driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or
access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. Preferred
Job Qualifications + Experience working with a variety of animal
species. + Experience working in a research setting, biomedical
research preferred. + ALAS certification (ALAT, LAT or LATg). +
Experience or training related to ABSL2 and ABSL3 biocontainment. +
Experience performing animal welfare assessment and monitoring
environmental conditions. + 1+ year's professional or volunteer
experience performing vertebrate animal husbandry (providing food,
water, enrichment, cleaning, sanitation, etc.) with multiple animal
species. + Experience following SOP's, protocols or other
procedural guidelines. + Experience with generating and maintain
records such as medical, inventory, maintenance logs, etc. + A
degree in a related field such as animal sciences, veterinary
technology, zoology, etc. Diversity Statement Ability to advance
the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion through
research, teaching, and outreach with relevant programs, goals, and
activities. Essential Duties Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted when
a position becomes available. Interested applicants must submit a
cover letter, which addresses how professional experiences align
with identified competencies of the position, a current resume, and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional
references. References will not be contacted without prior
notification of candidates. A $1,500 moving allowance may be
negotiated at the time of hire. This open pool is valid through
July 1, 2021. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date
must reapply. Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal
Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact Stacie L
Magruder, stacie.magruder@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado
State University is committed to providing an environment that is
free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed,
color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will
not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees
or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a
diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State
laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal
Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student
Services. The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for
Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 123 Student Services
Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,
titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the
Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101
Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970)
491-5836. Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State
University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living
environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To
support this environment and comply with applicable laws and
regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background
check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not
limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle
history, financial history, and/or education verification.
Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or
contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is
reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested Minimum
Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3 Supplemental Questions Required
fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * This position
requires working in varying environments including outdoors, close
quarters, increased heat and humidity, and dusty surroundings. Are
you willing and able to work under these conditions? + Yes + No + *
The normal schedule for this position is Monday - Friday. However,
weekend and holiday shifts are required on a rotating basis. Are
you willing and able to work this schedule when necessary? + Yes +
No + * This position requires physical work including standing all
day, bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and repetitive
motions. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions? +
Yes + No + * We have animals on three different campuses and at
times have to drive to multiple campuses in a single shift. Do you
have reliable transportation so that you can meet this requirement?
+ Yes + No + * To be in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and
the Policy on Humane Care of Laboratory Animals, this position is
considered "essential personnel" meaning that employees are
expected to report to work even in the event of a snow closure. Are
you willing and able to meet this requirement? + Yes + No + * To
meet the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
Guidelines, this position will require showering, sometime multiple
times in one shift. Are you willing to meet this job requirement? +
Yes + No + * To meet the recommendations of the Occupational Health
and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals, this position
requires a Tuberculosis test once a year and vaccines are required
as needed. Please affirm your knowledge that this is a condition of
employment. + Yes, I affirm. + * Some infectious disease research
requires us to wear personal protective equipment including
respirators (N-95 and PAPR), and hazmat (Tyvek) type suites. Are
you willing to work with biohazards and wear this type of equipment
while working? + Yes + No + * We work with a large variety of
animals including rodents, livestock, dogs, cats, bats, snakes,
marmots, deer, and others. Are you willing and able to work with
every animal species that you encounter? + Yes + No Applicant
Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume or CV Optional
Documents
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