Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Nebraska
Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician, Sr. may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
Lab Animal Technician Asst
- University of Rochester
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Medicine, NE
FULL_TIME
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Opening
Full Time 40 hours Grade 075 Vivarium M&D
Schedule
6 AM-2:30 PM; ON ROTATION WKNDS/HOLS
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Laboratory Animal or Cagewash Technician Assistant will perform activities associated with the provision of routine husbandry services done in one or more animal housing rooms containing various species of laboratory animals. They will provide general and technical assistance to supervisors, investigators, animal health, and veterinary staff. Provides support to Vivarium common service areas or functions such as cagewash room, waste/trash removal, and sterile supply. Some assignments, though technically oriented, may require physical exertion.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Understands the critical role of the animal care or cagewash technician assistant as an integral member of the research team and the importance of their individual responsibility for the integrity of various aspects of research projects. Understands the detrimental consequences to research projects and animals that their failure to fulfill such responsibilities can entail.Utilizes knowledge and awareness of standards, requirements, and federal and state regulations. Provides all needed husbandry services for one or more species of laboratory animal. Assures that all standards and conditions pertinent to the proper care and maintenance of assigned species are met.
- Utilizes knowledge of normal behavior and physical condition to evaluate overall well-being of animals by observing them daily for signs of ill health or other abnormalities. Knowledgeable of factors and considerations involved in the transmission of animal diseases and the role of the animal care technician, animal health technician, and research staff in preventing such disease transmission.
- Reads, understands, and follows instructions contained in posted Standard Operating Procedures. Executes special instructions involving deviations from Standard Operating Procedures as they relate to animal health, biosecurity, cage sanitation, or veterinary care. Maintains records such as animal and supply inventories, animal room or cagewash logs, and special charges. May prepare special reports as requested. Knows the importance of individual animal and project identification and practices established methods to maintain accurate records. Determines the sex of all common laboratory animals (eg. adults, juveniles, and neonates) and/or the housing biosecurity, sanitation and sterilization needs of all laboratory animals.
- Inspects and evaluates caging, physical plant, and other equipment for conditions affecting laboratory animal well-being and staff safety and reporting any problems. Follows through to assure that reported problems have been resolved.
- Knows and abides by the requirements pertaining to attendance as well as personal hygiene and institutional policies concerning to use of hazardous substances and the safe use of equipment.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:- High school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma required.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- General experience with animals in a work environment or a research environment is preferred.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
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Pay Range
Pay Range: $ 15.00 - $ 19.86 Hourly
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. - 2 Days Ago
Animal Care Technician
- Christensen Farms
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Neligh, NE
FULL_TIME
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Animal Care Technician
- Christensen Farms
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Bloomfield, NE
FULL_TIME
- ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIANAre you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned?Christensen Farms is seeking bo...
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Animal Care Technician II
- Boys Town
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Omaha, NE
FULL_TIME
- Provides sanitation, custodial, and other support services for the daily operation and maintenance of the animal facility. Provides animal husbandry and care to facility operations support based on th...
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Animal Care Technician
- Christensen Farms
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Atkinson, NE
FULL_TIME
- ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIANAre you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned?Christensen Farms is seeking bo...
- 11 Days Ago
Animal Care Technician
- Christensen Farms
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Randolph, NE
FULL_TIME
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- Case Western Reserve University
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Animal Technician, Sr.
- Bioqual
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Animal Technician I
- United Therapeutics Corporation
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Blacksburg, VA
- California, US residents click here. The job details are as follows: What We Do We build on the strength of our research...
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- Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
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San Francisco, CA
- Job Description Job Description Yoh is hiring an Animal Technician for our San Francisco Bay Area client. In the Animal ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Animal Technician
- Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
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San Francisco, CA
- Job Description Job Description Yoh is hiring an Senior Animal Technician for our San Francisco Bay Area client. In the ...
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Animal Technician
- Tekberry
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Durham, NC
- Job Description Job Description TEKBERRY OFFERS A $100 payment FOR REFERRALS! Title: Animal Technician Pay Rate or Salar...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Laboratory Animal Technician
- Medix
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Jupiter, FL
- This role combines animal husbandry and cage processing. Utilizing machinery for cleaning cages and equipment Feeding an...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Nebraska
The state is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwest; and Wyoming to the west. The state has 93 counties and is split between two time zones, with the state's eastern half observing Central Time and the western half observing Mountain Time. Three rivers cross the state from west to east. The Platte River, formed by the confluence of the North Platte and the South Platte, runs through the state's central portion, the Niobrara River flows through the northern part, and the Rep...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
$44,293 to $49,897
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What does an Animal Technician, Sr. do?
Animal Technician, Sr. in Little Rock, AR
Animal technicians work in animal facilities in universities, medical and vet colleges, pharmaceutical companies, laboratory animal breeders or contract research facilities.
January 14, 2020
Animal Technician, Sr. in Benton Harbor, MI
The technician relays such information to a veterinarian, who can determine an appropriate treatment plan.
December 15, 2019
Animal Technician, Sr. in Winston Salem, NC
An animal health technician may work in an animal hospital, private veterinary office, boarding kennel, or animal shelter.
December 22, 2019