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Animal Caretaker - Biologic Resources Laboratory

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 27, 2024
Animal Caretaker - Biologic Resources Laboratory Animal Caretaker - Biologic Resources Laboratory Hiring Department: Biologic Resources Laboratory Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1023933 Posting Close Date: October 10th, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Description: This position provides care for laboratory animals being bred and/or maintained in an animal care facility. Performs basic, entry-level duties in the care of laboratory research animals; maintenance and sanitation of equipment and supplies; and provides assistance to staff, clinicians, and/or researchers/research staff at the University of Illinois, Biologic Resources Laboratory (BRL) to support scientific investigations or instruction. Duties & Responsibilities: Provide basic animal care: Feed and water animals. Change animal cages or clean pens as scheduled. Assist in receiving, storing and rotating feed, bedding and other animal care supplies and equipment. Handle and restrain animals as directed: Transfer animals, equipment and supplies as directed. Groom, bathe and exercise animals. Dispose of animal carcasses. Observe and monitor animal health and wellness: Perform census inspections of animals for signs of disease. Record animal care data and advise higher-level personnel of any abnormal indicators. Monitor environmental controls; complete appropriate animal husbandry logs and documentation. Maintain sanitation and animal care equipment of facility: Remove excreta and debris from cages, rooms and related areas. Clean, sanitize and sterilize cages, racks, equipment, supplies or animal care rooms. Provide elementary assistance to facility users with routine, preventative and/or simple technical animal care procedures, treatments and record keeping; assist higher level animal care personnel in more advanced animal care and duties. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. 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