Job Description

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation\'s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation\'s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This is an essential position in the Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR). The individual provides animal care services. This is a full-time position and requires a dedicated, trained individual who can provide care for a wide variety of species (may include, but is not limited to, rodents, rabbits, reptiles, amphibians, song birds, barn owls, ferrets, and swine). This individual prepares and maintains animal care and use documentation, supports ongoing research activities and provides veterinary supportive care as directed by the Attending Veterinarian.

This essential position supports the animal care program and requires attendance on weekends, holidays and during emergency conditions, such as inclement weather and power failure. Additional weekday overtime work may occasionally be required. This position may also include one weekend day as part of the normal work schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:
One year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.

Required, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of husbandry practices as routinely required in a laboratory animal environment.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.; to lift bags of feed and bedding; to follow standard operating procedures; to move heavy stainless steel racks, clean cages, etc.; to wear and work in personal protective equipment; to operate computers and other standard office equipment; to provide guidance and training to others; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferences:

Preferences:

• Experience working with research animals in an academic, government, or commercial research laboratory environment.
• Ability to be a team player in an active animal care program.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.

Additional Certifications:

Preferred:
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification or the ability to take LAT Exam in one year is preferred.
Additional Information:
Job Risks Animal Handling, Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure , Respiratory Protection, Work with agents that are infectious to humans (other than Blood Borne Pathogens
Physical Demands

This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This position requires that the individual is able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 lbs., can withstand sustained periods of physical activity (such as standing, bending, walking, or stooping), and can maneuver large, cumbersome equipment. This individual may be exposed to potential hazards related to animals and the animal care environment, including but not limited to allergens, dust, cleaning chemicals, noise, sharps, ergonomic hazards, zoonotic diseases, other animal diseases and/or animals with research-associated diseases.

This essential position supports the animal care program and occasionally requires attendance on weekends, holidays, and during emergency conditions, such as inclement weather and power failure. Additional weekday overtime work may occasionally be required. This position may also require working one weekend day as part of the normal workweek schedule.
Posting Date: 06/14/2023
Closing Date: 07/08/2023
Open Until Filled No
Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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