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HusbandryKey Roles and Responsibilities
Conduct animal health observations. Complete animal care assignments according to standard operating procedures.
Feed and water animals. Receive and identify animals using appropriate methods.
Handle and restrain animals. Wean animals.
Monitor environmental parameters.
Record information on the cage cards and check sheets.
Complete forms and sends email notifications to investigators.
Submit cage orders.
Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.
Disinfect animal rooms and support areas.
Organize and clean storage areas.
Follow established health and safety procedures.
Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.
Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Move 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
Wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator as needed.
Must be able and willing to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma/GED
Skills
Customer service skills.
Multitasking, time management and organizational skills.
Communication skills.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Minimum
$21.63Midpoint
$25.43Maximum
$29.18Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
The University of Kansas Medical Center is a major academic health sciences center providing education, research, and patient care.