Animal Care Transport

Animal Care TransportDLAR-Animal Husbandry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000551)u00a0The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR), Animal Care Transport Technician, will:u2022 Operate DLAR vehicles, including vans and box trucks,u2022 Transport caging and various species of research animals between DLAR facilities,u2022 Receive and stock supply deliveries,u2022 Assemble caging and equipment,u2022 Perform minor preventative maintenance on equipment, andu2022 Assist with facility support activities such as cleaning and caging preparation.The candidate will oversee DLAR vehicle inspection and preventative maintenance schedules, and will assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, when transporting animals and materials. The candidate will liaise with research staff and DLAR employees regarding transport activities, follow delivery schedules, receive equipment and supply deliveries at the loading dock, maintain equipment inventories in an electronic database system, stock supplies, organize and clean storage areas, and maintain organized records of activities.Sanitization duties may include decontaminating vehicles and facility support areas, processing soiled animal caging, preparing clean caging, and operating various types of cagewash equipment. The candidate will perform some administrative tasks such as documenting completed tasks, maintaining an accurate delivery schedule, and corresponding via email.Must have a valid PA driver's license, a clean driving record, be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, and push/pull heavy equipment. Vaccinations and/or TB testing may be required. The successful candidate must be able to pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks, and possibly the PA Child Abuse History Clearance.u00a0Job SummaryTransports a variety of animals, supplies, and equipment across sites. Provides animal care in regards to all regulations, including animal waste and deceased animal disposal.Essential FunctionsEmployee must be able to read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures and departmental policies; follow both written and oral directives; visualize animals; demonstrate sufficient fine motor skill to manipulate small animals and equipment; negotiate around equipment within close quarters; move between rooms and work spaces; and must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.Physical EffortThe employee must be able to stand for extended periods; bend and lift repeatedly; lift 50 pounds, and push/pull heavy caging equipment.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Animal Care TransportJob Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0Animal ResearchCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a01Will 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.Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification:u00a0None required.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm. Some weekends and holidays.Work Arrangement:u00a0On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range:u00a0To be determined based on qualifications.Relocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.Required Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Not ApplicablePI281967291

Created: 2026-02-06