The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Animal Husbandry Technician (Preferred candidate).

Applications will be accepted until 3/7/2023.

Be a part of Notre Dame Research!

Notre Dame Research's (NDR's) Freimann Life Science Center is currently recruiting an Animal Husbandry Technician. The Animal Husbandry Technician (AHT) has primary responsibility for the day-to-day care and husbandry of laboratory animals used in research and teaching. The AHT must have or acquire knowledge of a variety of animal species including their natural behaviors and the environmental requirements. The AHT must have or develop a working knowledge of animal welfare regulations and current industry standards. The AHT will have the opportunity to assist in breeding lines of genetically manipulated rodents and learning advanced life support systems for species commonly housed at the University of Notre Dame. The AHT must have the ability to work autonomously as part of a diverse team to meet the needs of the program. Excellent communication skills, the ability to follow detailed instructions and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for daily animal husbandry which includes: assessing the health of the animals by daily observations, ensuring adequate feed and/or water, sanitary primary enclosure, maintaining the animal rooms through proper cleaning procedures, and recording and reporting any abnormalities seen in the animals or in the environmental conditions of the room in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures. Must rotate weekend work with staff.

• Must cross-train in all areas for husbandry and basic animal procedures as a means to cover for other team members when need arises or as professional development. This may include aquatics and/or breeding colony activities.

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  Must participate in cage sanitization and/or sterilization and staging activities to ensure requisite numbers of clean caging is available for all animals.

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  Must have or develop skills to administer veterinary treatments as needed or euthanize animals as required.

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  Attend continuing education opportunities and complete on-line education modules as assigned.

Notre Dame Research is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in animal care and husbandry through personal or professional experience. Relevant experience may be drawn from diverse animal work such as 4-H, animal-related club activities or time spent caring for various species. All animal experience will be considered. Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a diverse audience. Adherence to written procedures and attention to detail.

Must pursue AALAS certification within first 18 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of commitment to team success and attention to detail are preferred.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23797. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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