Description
Title: Laboratory Animal Veterinary Assistant
Job Type:
Regular Company: Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division Department: Animal Resources Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40FTE:
1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: Provides routine veterinary care to non USDA-regulated species (i.e. mice and rats bred for research). Performs rodent health surveillance, irradiation of laboratory animals, genotyping services, quarantines imported mice, performs animal husbandry and technical procedures, and inventories and maintains sterile supplies, under the direct supervision of the Clinical Veterinarian.Salary range is $41,061 - $52,411 which includes a comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
Certification RequirementCertification through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Technician Certification Program at the at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level.
Education and ExperienceAssociate's degree in science or related field and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in an animal laboratory environment or a related field that includes direct experience with animal-handling procedures.
NOTES:1. Incumbents must obtain certification through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Technician Certification Program at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment.
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate should have AALAS certification at the ALAT level or higher, previous experience working in a laboratory setting, and working with laboratory animals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
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Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Grant Funding
This is a grant-funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.
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