MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER Hiring for Lab Animal Technician I at MILWAUKEE Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Purpose Under the direction of others, provide animal husbandry, health monitoring and support services for laboratory animals to facilitate research activities. Primary Functions Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, corridors & support areas by using appropriate techniques to promote animal health & welfare and to comply with policies. Care may include specialized, non-conventional areas of the facility. Provide nutrition for animals by supplying feed & water. Assess animal health status by gathering and documenting data and observing animals in their environment to detect and report abnormal conditions. Handle, restrain and transport animals by using appropriate techniques to allow for the care and research to be performed in a safe and humane manner. Sanitize, organize and maintain animal cages and equipment by operating cage washer, tunnel washer, bedding dispensers and autoclave. Sanitize corridors and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to comply with policies. Perform maintenance and ensure proper operation of equipment and machinery in cage wash. Monitor environment and/or machinery and equipment by obtaining, documenting and comparing data against established standards. Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility. Administer treatments, euthanize animals and provide assistance during special procedures by acting under the direction of others to facilitate research and/or clinical activities. Receive and properly process various shipments from loading dock. Properly package waste materials. Attend in-house training classes to become more knowledgeable in laboratory animal science. Perform other duties as assigned. Preferred Schedule: M-F; Potential for daily overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled required Position Requirements: Knowledge – Skills – Abilities Willingness to work hard and be open to learning new tasks. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Ability to closely follow established procedures. Strong attention to detail and ability to closely follow established procedures. Critical thinking, resource management, computer and writing skills. Specifications Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma Minimum Required Experience: No experience required Preferred Education: Associate degree or higher Preferred Experience: Previous animal handling Field: Science or veterinary… For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/88506854CEC44C16 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.