Laboratory Animal Health Technician (LARAC)

Position Function:

To provide basic animal care and husbandry for a wide range of animals used in research, teaching and for client animals. May include some supervision of student workers.

Salary Grade: 11

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide basic animal care and husbandry for various species of animals. Animal care and husbandry includes cleaning and changing out cages, cleaning stalls and animal runs. Feeding, watering, observations and record keeping.
2. Operate equipment such as cage washer, pressure washer, floor scrubber, forklift and tractor.
3. Perform complex animal care tasks with research animals in accordance with standards.
4. Assure that animal environment is in compliance with Federal Regulations and other applicable guidelines and standards.
5. Maintain records on animal census, health, services, and in compliance with standard practices.
6. Administer animal treatments under the direction of a veterinarian.
7. Work schedule includes weekends and may vary from week to week.
8 Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Animal Technicians and student workers.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent with four years’ experience caring for animals in a dairy, veterinary clinic, research institution, or related environment. -or-

Certification through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Technician Certification Program with two years’ experience caring for animals in a dairy, veterinary clinic, research institution, or related environment. -or-

Bachelor's degree in Animal or Biological Science or related field with no experience. –or-

Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Must successfully pass the Laboratory Animal Technician certification examination by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science within one year of employment.

The individual accepting this position must be willing and able to be vaccinated for specific diseases such and influenza, tetanus and rabies.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. Exposure to water hazards including wet floors
2. Exposure to heath and unhealthy animals assuming the risks of bites and scratches.
3. Exposure to animal fur which may induce allergic reactions.
4. Exposure to experimental drugs, hazardous chemicals and biohazards.
5. Exposure to radiation.
6. Ability to lift heavy objects.
7. Standing for long periods of time

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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