Lab Animal Care Technician

Northern Kentucky University
US - Kentucky - Highland Heights
June 9, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information
Working Title
Lab Animal Care Technician

Department
Biological Sciences

Compensation Title
Lab Animal Care Technician

Position Number
30022800

Position Status
Regular

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday (occasional weekend and holiday work)

Hours per Week
37.50

Months per Year
12

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) invites applications for a Laboratory Animal Care Technician. This employee will oversee our vivarium and related procedural spaces that serve the teaching and research goals of a number of grant funded faculty, their staff, and students. We are seeking someone to operate this facility and to provide the daily care and husbandry of the laboratory animals (fish, amphibians, mice, and rats) housed in this space.

Located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati in an area offering an outstanding quality of life, NKU is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people.

For more information on Northern Kentucky University visit /nku.edu.

Primary Responsibilities
The Laboratory Animal Care Technician (LACT) will manage the operational activities of the NKU Vivarium. This person will work with faculty and staff to provide routine care and husbandry of animals in the facility, including the care of animals exposed to BSL-2 agents. The facility contains state-of-the-art housing and cage cleaning systems that will be operated under the oversight of the LACT.

The LACT will also be responsible for compiling and maintaining electronic records related to animal use and health, as well as facilities operations that are required by Federal, State, and Institutional Animal Use and Care committee (IACUC) mandates. The LACT will work with users to schedule activities within the vivarium and related procedural areas, train staff and students as needed on necessary equipment, and oversee supply deliveries for the facility as well as arranging for maintenance and repairs as needed on facility equipment and spaces.

Qualifications
A B.S. or B.A. in natural or social science and experience working with animals are preferred. The ability to lift 50 pounds and move carts and racks is required. A high school diploma is required.

To Apply: Submit the following to /jobs.nku.edu/postings/13586
1) a cover letter specifically addressing experience and qualifications
2) resume
3) contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin on XXXXXXX. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Minimum Education
High School Diploma

Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience
1 year

Salary
$17.63/hr Minimum

Pay Grade
S67

Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2024S2048

Job Open Date
06/07/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Quick Link
/jobs.nku.edu/postings/13986

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