Mayo Clinic Health System
Animal Care Technician - Comparative MedicinePosted
6 weeks 3 days ago
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Job Description
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Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
Don't miss this chance to join a world-class team and make a difference in the lives of millions of patients. Apply today and become part of the Mayo Clinic Experience.
As an Animal Care Technician, you will:
* Be responsible to and receive primary direction from animal facility supervisors.
* Be responsible to and work collaboratively with veterinary technologists, operations manager, veterinary consultants and the research administrator.
* Perform the necessary duties to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.*
Qualifications
* The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma.
Additional Qualifications
* Must be able to assume responsibility, work independently, without close supervision, and cooperatively with other animal care technicians.
* Must be able to carefully follow set procedures as dictated by the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and guidelines established by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care.
* Must have above average manual dexterity, stand on feet more than 50% of the time, be able to lift 50 pounds, bend or squat routinely, and work with arms above shoulder level.
* 1 to 2 years animal handling preferred.
License or Certification
* Incumbent is recommended to be certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science after 2 years' experience on the job as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$19.05 - $26.14 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Either Monday - Friday, Wednesday - Sunday, or Sunday - Wednesday
Weekend Schedule
Possible every weekend
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Chad Musolf
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