ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I

Animal Lab Technicians are responsible for the husbandry of all animals used in ongoing research projects at UAB. This role is critical for the university to achieve standard care of animals used in research. Job is an apprenticeship in laboratory animal technology. Provides training and experience toward acquiring competence in caring for laboratory animals of different species and specialized colonies. Receives continuous training and experience towards acquiring competence in caring for laboratory animals of different species and specialized colonies (i.e. pathogen free, germ free, and biohazard, etc.)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Applies general knowledge of animal biology, husbandry, and animal facility operations to the function of a specialized division of ARP in accordance with requirements and established procedures. Management of species could vary dependent upon specialized group, but may include working with species within aquatic tanks, isolators, containment, quarantine, etc. and/or support equipment/operations
• Maintains knowledge of any training general requirements set forth within ARP and/or related to the specialized area
• Serves as specialized area contact and as a resource for any and all staff and guests
• Performs other duties as assigned

Hourly Wage: $15.00 (non- negotiable)

• High School diploma or GED required
• All external candidates must pass a Drug & TB Skin Test

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate has good communication skills
• Candidate is a self-starter with a good work ethic
• Candidate is in good physical condition with the ability to lift 50 or more pounds

UAB Benefits

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB’s voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

UAB EEO Statement

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, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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 at uab.edu/titleix.