Animal Care Specialist - Large Animals
Houston, Texas
Employer: Baylor College of Medicine
Industry: Research
Salary: $26100 - $35300 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Division: Center for Comparative Medicine
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $26,100 - $35,300
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summary
The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. Completes more complex animal caretaking duties & begins to specialize in the care of individual species. All actions are completed by strictly & consistently following applicable CCM SOPs including safety procedures & guidelines. Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to the Lead or their Manager. Arrives, leaves & takes breaks at work as scheduled. Strictly adheres to CCM attendance policy. Mice, Rabbits, Pigs, Dogs, Primates and Guinea Pigs may be housed in the facility.
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 19749
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $26,100 - $35,300
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summary
The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. Completes more complex animal caretaking duties & begins to specialize in the care of individual species. All actions are completed by strictly & consistently following applicable CCM SOPs including safety procedures & guidelines. Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to the Lead or their Manager. Arrives, leaves & takes breaks at work as scheduled. Strictly adheres to CCM attendance policy. Mice, Rabbits, Pigs, Dogs, Primates and Guinea Pigs may be housed in the facility.
Job Duties
- Completes animal caretaking duties specializing in the care of individual species.
- Performs caretaking duties involving specialized handling, feeding & general care of animals, under minimal direction.
- Conducts census counts.
- Euthanizes animals according to CCM policy.
- Organizes feed and bedding supplies in storage facilities and prepares refuse for disposal.
- Maintains efficient organization & flow of equipment through assigned areas.
- Provides coverage for shortage of staff in husbandry operations & other areas within the facility.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Be able to work with multiple species. Dogs, pigs, primates, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigeons, and sheep are housed in the facility.
- Be able to push, pull, and lift equipment and supplies up to 30 pounds.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 19749
Created: 2024-09-02
Reference: 19749
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston
ZIP: 77069
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