Animal Care Technician I

Animal Care Technician Iu00a0The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Animal Care Technician I will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will:u2022 provide food, water and enrichmentu2022 perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment and roomsu2022 complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments, procedures and unique diets andu2022 maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment functionu2022 provide facility support tasks including laundering scrubs, performing general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, stocking supply areas and assisting with cagewash operationsThe successful candidate must consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills; be proficient with technology in order to use common applications (e.g. email, Microsoft Office, Pittworx); be available to work weekends and holidays; stand for extended periods of time; lift 50 pounds; push/pull heavy equipment; and pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks. Candidates working in the Rangos Research Building at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh will need to obtain Child Protection Clearances. Vaccinations and TB testing may be required.Pay rate is $18.63/hour.u00a0Job SummaryProvides animal care to laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations and basic medical treatments. Performs cage cleaning and facility sanitization procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains timely and accurate documentation.Essential FunctionsThe employee must be able to:The employee must be able to:u2022 read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies), including IACUC approved animal protocols when applicableu2022 follow written and verbal instructionsu2022 demonstrate sufficient fine motor skill to manipulate animals and equipment; negotiate around equipment within close quarters; move between rooms and workspacesu2022 have sufficient visual acuity to observe animal behavior and recognize animals inadvertently left in cages as well as automated equipment notifications and printoutsu2022 have sufficient audible acuity to hear equipment alarms and other warnings.u2022 wear facility specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time required by the job duties based on risk assessment from EH&Su2022 work directly with live or dead animals and clean or soiled bedding and caging with reasonable accommodations if necessaryu2022 accurately and legibly document written information in English in a timely manner, including electronic formats and applications (e.g., PRISM, CAMS)u2022 effective written and verbal communication in English, including the use of emailu2022 successfully enroll in University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program (AESP) and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by current research activitiesu2022 receive vaccinations and health assessments, including TB testing, required to work in some animal holding or procedure areas in accordance with DLAR and/or EH&S policies and practicesPhysical EffortThe employee must be able to:u2022 stand for extended periods of time for the majority of the workdayu2022 lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds including, but not limited to, caging and equipment, bags or boxes of animal diet and animal beddingu2022 operate flatbed hand trucks or pallet jacks to push/pull heavier objects or weights exceeding 50 poundsu2022 perform repetitive motion tasks that involve pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, and/or bendingu2022 physically handle and restrain a variety of small and large laboratory animals andu2022 negotiate and navigate around animal facility caging, equipment, and he physical plant.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Animal Care Technician IJob Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0Animal ResearchCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a0No experience requiredWill this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Some holidays and weekendsWork Arrangement:u00a0Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Some holidays and weekendsHiring Range:u00a0$18.63/hourRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Not ApplicablePI277785898

Created: 2025-09-12