Job Information
University of Kentucky Animal Care Technician I in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Animal Care Technician I |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE45737 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 40832:Laboratory Animal Resources |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.15-24.26/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; animal handling (including carcasses); risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne/airborne pathogens. Able to work in hot, wet areas and wear personal protective clothing. |
| Shift | Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (40 hours per week); This position is required to participate in weekend, after hours, Holiday and on-call rotations. Occasional mandatory overtime may be required to meet staffing needs. |
| Job Summary | Completes primarily simple and routine animal care taking duties for mice and other rodents, non-human primates, pigeons, dogs and other animal species. As requested by Supervisor, completes facility care including cage wash and animal care activities which may occur up to 70% of the time of overall job duties and responsibilities. Staff will be trained in all facilities and will be rotated on a regular basis through all facilities for scheduled shifts and/or to meet staffing needs. All actions are completed by strictly and consistently following applicable DLAR SOPs, including safety procedures and guidelines. Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to Supervisor or Team Lead. Arrives, leaves and takes breaks at work as scheduled. Strictly adheres to DLAR attendance policy. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows, Outlook |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | AALAS certification at ALAT level is preferred. Promotions are based on DLAR needs and employee ability to compete at this level. Valid state driver’s license if driving animal transport van. |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/12/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Are you willing to work with animals (mice)?
- Yes
- No
- Describe a time when your attention to detail resulted in you noticing an error.
(Open Ended Question)
- Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Windows, Excel and PowerPoint).
- None
- Basic
- Average
- Proficient
- Expert
- Describe in detail your ability to work independently in handling a large, varied, and complex workload, including how you addressed challenges in completing the job responsibilities.
(Open Ended Question)
- Define your understanding of teamwork and give a recent example of how you demonstrated being a team player in a work setting.
(Open Ended Question)
- The essential functions of this position will require you to push, pull or lift objects over 50lbs. Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
- The essential functions of this position require you to report to work during emergency closings. Are you willing to abide by this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/LL1yA2c2Ek2DATmKNfqqGp
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