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Transgenic Model Core Technician I

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
10 days ago
The Rodent Models Breeding Core Technician 1 (RMBCT1) is an integral team member of the Rodent Models Breeding Core (RMBC). The RMBCT1 will assist in safely carrying out daily responsibilities assigned by the area Operations Manager or Program Colony Managers. Will be responsible for routine and non-routine procedures as requested by our various stakeholders including the immediate supervisor/manager, veterinarians, research investigators or experimental protocols.  The work is performed under direct supervision. This position is responsible for carrying out the Animal Care Services' (ACS) directives and SOPs as governed by the Animal Welfare Act and all applicable rules and regulations.  Will report any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to their supervisor, manager, or their designee. The RMBC is a full service 8000 cage breeding facility for the University of Florida faculty offering management of their experimental rodent colonies to effectively and efficiently handle all of their colonies experimental needs and timelines. The RMBCT1 will perform duties such as mating and tail snip collection from a weekly technical work list prepared by colony managers, house incoming animals, pack outgoing animals, wean litters, and create and maintain needed sterile surgical and technical equipment packs among other tasks.  Uses aseptic procedures to minimize contamination as required.  Ensures housing and environmental compliance with the "NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals".  Arrives, leaves, and takes breaks at work as scheduled and strictly adheres to ACS attendance policy.  All actions are completed by strictly and consistently following applicable ACS SOPs, IACUC and UF EH&S including safety procedures, guidelines and policies.
Classification Title:

Transgenic Model Core Technician I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

Provides basic breeding services to a variety of rodents being used for biomedical research.  Performs duties from a weekly technical work list prepared by colony managers or higher team member which includes setting up breeding cages using a variety of different mating schemes, tail snip collection following established mouse identification procedures, observing and reporting animals for signs of illness, injury, and physical and behavioral changes.  Restrains and handles animals for treatment.  Maintain detailed animal records.  Identifies incoming animals and houses them according to specific requirements. Packs outgoing animal shipments according to specific specifications. 

Rodent Models Breeding Core Database maintenance. Create Cage Cards for mating cages, wean cages, incoming orders and outgoing shipments. Sanitizes surgical and technical equipment, creates packs and ensures sterilization. Ensures the sterile packs in rooms are in date and replaced as needed.  Performs euthanasia using carbon dioxide with cervical dislocation as a secondary method. Performs decapitation of newborn rodents after euthanasia with carbon dioxide.  Prepares special diets and medications.

Assisting Senior Technicians with Rodent Colony Management, attending meetings with Investigators and research staff, working with and understanding Punnett Squares, and other more technical or managerial work as designated by the Transgenic Breeding Colony Supervisors and Managers.

Required to keep up to date on required training and SOP’s in Policy Manger and input their time worked using facility computers or assigned equipment during normal working hours. Ensure that Leave Request, OT, Weekend requests are submitted timely to area supervisor/manager via Time Clock Plus.

Other duties as assigned. May operate state or special vehicles.

Expected Salary:

$17.28 hourly

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid FL state driver’s license

Preferred:

Prefer HS degree or higher with at least 3 years’ experience with research animal care at a research institution or other appropriate environment. Prefer AALAS ALAT certification.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references.

A criminal background check is required.

This is not a remote work position, and it is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

 

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