Lab Animal Tech 2

The Department of Psychology is seeking a Lab Animal Technician 2 (LAT2) to provide a wide range of husbandry care for a variety of animal species. The LAT2 will work under the direct supervision of the Lab Animal Facility Manager and the UNM veterinarian. This position supports the Animal Resource Facility by providing housing and care of laboratory research animals.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide routine husbandry care including, feeding, watering, and daily observation of animals to assess their health and welfare.

2. Clean and sanitize animal cages, water bottles, sipper tubes, carts and related equipment.

3. Provide treatments as prescribed by the Veterinarian.

4. Maintains cage cards, animal histories, and other records as required.

5. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

Upon hire, the successful candidate will be expected to complete continuing education courses for safety, animal ethics, and laboratory animal care.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must obtain certification as a Lab Animal Technician (LAT)within 12 months of date of hire.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

1. Experience working in a laboratory animal facility.

2. Ability to lift objects between 40-50 pounds.

3. Able to work weekends and holidays on rotational basis.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.