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Animal Technician Associate
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Position Number: 1779262
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Animal Technician Associate

Job Opening ID: 183084
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: Medical School
Department: Lab Animal Medicine Unit
Posting Begin/End Date: 1/16/2020 1/23/2020
Salary:
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Research

Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

Provide for the daily care and handling of laboratory animals, mainly rodents
Identify clinical and behavioral signs of illness in animals and report accordingly
Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Assurance Standards

Schedule location could vary across multiple buildings
Ability to function independently and also positively in a team setting
Ability to communicate and work effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
Provide training support to peers
This position requires considerable use of arms and legs and activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and the handling of materials which at times weigh as much as 50 pounds

Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 1,000 pounds
Must be able to work at a level of 8" above the floor and up to 6' to 7' above the floor
Must be able to perform repetitive motions over extended periods of time
Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal by-products, and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time

Final candidates will be asked to demonstrate their ability to perform certain aspects of the job
Candidates will be asked to provide proof of degrees, licenses, certifications

Position is considered critical staff under University Reduced Operations definition
Annual influenza vaccination or proof of exemption may be required
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

High School diploma and up to 1 year of paid animal experience, or an equivalent combination of certification, education and experience providing animal care
Certification of American Association for Laboratory Animal Science - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician within 4 months of eligibility

Desired Qualifications*

Some knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in animal care and laboratory activities
Some knowledge of animal research
Some knowledge of the principles of medical asepsis
Experience working with rodents or providing daily care to rodents is highly desirable
Paid, hands-on animal experience at a farm, pet shop, zoo, animal rehabilitation center, or through animal-related course work, etc.
Associate or Bachelor's degree

Work Schedule
Full time/40 hrs weekly/Day shift/M-F/Some weekends and Holidays

Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/183084/animal_technician_associate