Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland-College Park animal care and use program provides a humane and compliant environment for all animals involved in research, teaching and testing activities. This program is overseen by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Veterinary care and other aspects of this program are managed by the University Attending Veterinarian, who also serves as the Director, Department of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR).

DLAR is a research support unit in the Division of Research. Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the DLAR team is composed of animal care technicians and veterinarians with specialty training and certifications specific to laboratory animal medicine and care, as well as dedicated administrative support staff.

DLAR provides the expertise, care and resources necessary to ensure the welfare of university animals through humane care and use. The UMD Animal Care and Use Program has been fully accredited by AAALAC, International since 2011.

Physical Demands:
This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
This position requires that the individual is able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 lbs., can withstand sustained periods of physical activity (such as standing, bending, walking or stooping), and can maneuver large, cumbersome equipment.

Job Risks:
Animal Handling, Occupational Related Blood borne Pathogen Exposure , Respiratory Protection, Work with agents that are infectious to humans (other than Blood Borne Pathogens) Individuals may be exposed to potential hazards related to animals and the animal care environment including, but not limited to:• Allergens, dust, cleaning chemicals, noise, sharps, hot/humid environments, and ergonomic hazards;• Zoonotic diseases, other animal diseases and/or animals with research-associated diseases.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND One year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Animal Handling, Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Respiratory Protection, Work with agents that are infectious to humans (other then Blood Borne Pathogens)

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

VPR-Laboratory Animal Resources

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$45,375.00 - $54,450.00

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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