Animal Care Provider - Kennel I

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (UA-LARS-IUBLA)
The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide high quality, humane care for research and teaching animals at Indiana University Bloomington and ensure compliance with federal laws and guidelines and campus policies related to animal use. LAR is responsible for managing the campus core animal facilities and providing medical care and oversight for all campus facilities in which animals are maintained for research and teaching.
Provides animal husbandry and care for university animals used in research and/or education outcomes; performs various other laboratory animal support functions (such as cleaning and maintenance of laboratory and/or animal housing units and various equipment).
Receives, stores, and rotates feed, bedding, and other animal husbandry supplies and equipment; maintains proper sanitation, environment, and health status of housing units.
Maintain/verify proper record keeping (census, animal health, document sanitation and equipment maintenance).
Provides technical support for LARC and research investigators (treatments, sample collection for sentinels, weaning litters, and administering diets, etc.); monitors animal health and observes for overt signs of disease and report any changes/concerns in animal health; handles, restrain, and transfer animals as directed.
Assists higher level Animal Care Technicians and facility users and performs other related duties as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Prior experience of animal care experience

ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) certification Upon Date of Hire

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
This position requires the ability to move about for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Family: Animal Research
To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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