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Form of workPay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)
Department/Organization: 702106 - Animal Care Facility
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; evening & weekend hours as necessary
Job Summary: The Laboratory Animal Technician maintains the Animal Care Facility and the contained animals in a manner consistent with federal regulations as described in the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International standards. Works with the manager to properly handle any issues that might impact on the use and care of animals within the facility. Assists the manager in training members of the University community in proper animal care procedures. Maintains the security of the facility and handles routine operations in the absence of the manager.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience working with animals; OR associate's degree and some experience working with animals.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
