Animal Care Technician
Brown University
Providence, RI
Full-time
Veterinary
Posted on May 8, 2024
Job Description:
We are looking for a candidate that is engaged, enthusiastic, and committed to humane and compassionate care of animals. Animal Care Technicians clean, feed and water research animals housed in the Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE). This position is also charged with checking animals' health status and completing daily work logs and health enrichment forms. Some weekend and holiday work required. Weekends are worked on a rotating basis, every 4 weeks. Availability and number of holidays to be worked is contingent upon staffing needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• High School graduate or GED required or equivalent combination of education/experience
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level preferred
• 1-2 years' related experience working with animals preferred
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is strongly encouraged within
the first year of employment
Job Competencies
• Must be willing to work and contribute effectively in a team setting.
• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Possess the ability to have meaningful and respectful two-way conversations.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with faculty who inquire about their research
animals. Must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.
• The ability to access and use email for communication and documentation.
• Requires attendance/completion of all mandated safety training and adherence to the animal care
occupational health and wellness policy.
• Involves working with a wide variety of animals and learning about the housing and care needs of each
species.
• Requires the ability to adapt to changes that occur with short notice.
Education and criminal background check required.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-04-29
Job Posting Title:
Animal Care Technician
Department:
Center for Animal Resources and Education
Grade:
Grade 6
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
We are looking for a candidate that is engaged, enthusiastic, and committed to humane and compassionate care of animals. Animal Care Technicians clean, feed and water research animals housed in the Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE). This position is also charged with checking animals' health status and completing daily work logs and health enrichment forms. Some weekend and holiday work required. Weekends are worked on a rotating basis, every 4 weeks. Availability and number of holidays to be worked is contingent upon staffing needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• High School graduate or GED required or equivalent combination of education/experience
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level preferred
• 1-2 years' related experience working with animals preferred
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is strongly encouraged within
the first year of employment
Job Competencies
• Must be willing to work and contribute effectively in a team setting.
• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Possess the ability to have meaningful and respectful two-way conversations.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with faculty who inquire about their research
animals. Must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.
• The ability to access and use email for communication and documentation.
• Requires attendance/completion of all mandated safety training and adherence to the animal care
occupational health and wellness policy.
• Involves working with a wide variety of animals and learning about the housing and care needs of each
species.
• Requires the ability to adapt to changes that occur with short notice.
Education and criminal background check required.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-04-29
Job Posting Title:
Animal Care Technician
Department:
Center for Animal Resources and Education
Grade:
Grade 6
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
