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Animal Technologist - JR24151-3800
Animal Technologist - JR24151-3800-March 2024
Chicago
Mar 29, 2026
About Animal Technologist - JR24151-3800

  This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11611464 Department

  BSD ARC - GRAF

  About the Department

  The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at the University of Chicago isresponsible for the use and care of all research animals on campus. TheARC manages 6 facilities and a business office. Its sections are asfollows: husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, financeand administration. The unit merged with the Office of Shared ResearchFacilities managing all of the BSD cores on campus.

  Job Summary

  This job provides support for research involving animals. Handles andmaintains the health of animals in the Gnotobiotics Research AnimalFacility (GRAF). Observes, documents, and maintains records on animalbehavior and welfare. Maintains equipment and supplies. May preparereports on health and welfare. May direct the work of, or train otheranimal technologists. Provides clinical research laboratories withtechnical support.

  Works within defined processes and procedures to assist in specialtyresearch potentially involving animals, MRI technologies, and histology.Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision.

  Responsibilities

  Perform animal health checks daily and cage change for experimentalfilm isolators.Prepare stock materials for autoclave processing and sterilizationcylinders for isolator stocking.Re-wrap filters on sterilization cylinders, process BT-Sureindicators.Check cultures daily, prepare Chlorine Dioxide, process autoclavecycles, and assist with facility sanitation.Assist with experimental supply preparation in the GRAF.Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory,such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentationof quality improvement projects.Prepares weekly film isolator cultures.Assists research specialists with experimental interventions.Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets,procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional reviewboard documents, or progress reports.Prepares quality and safety control measures for the laboratory,such as checks of equipment, temperature control, and documentationof quality improvement projects.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

  Education:

  Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or theequivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have afour-year degree).

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  Work Experience:

  Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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  Certifications:

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  Preferred Qualifications

  Education:

  Bachelor\'s degree or Associate\'s degree in a field relevant to theresearch being conducted.Experience:

  Previous work experience in academic/biomedical research setting.Previous work experience with animal research in an academicenvironment.Certifications:

  AALAS certification at any level.Preferred Competencies

  Knowledge of regulatory compliance.Willingness to work successfully as a member of a team, ability tocommunicate effectively with faculty, graduate students and variousadministrative offices at all levels of the University.Ability to prioritize.Work under pressure of scheduled assignments.Computer knowledge and skills.Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.Work on more than one project at one time and meet deadlines.Working Conditions

  Availability for weekend and holiday schedules.Fair amount of walking between facilities.Entails standing and sitting at isolators and Biological SafetyCabinets in the facility.Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Sitting while using a biological safety cabinet.Application Documents

  Resume (required)Cover Letter (preferred)When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the MyExperience page, in the section titled Application Documents ofthe application.

  Job Family

  Research

  Role Impact

  Individual Contributor

  FLSA Status

  Non-Exempt

  Pay Frequency

  Biweekly

  Scheduled

  Weekly Hours

  40

  Benefits Eligible

  Yes

  Drug Test Required

  No

  Health Screen Required

  Yes

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