HCSS Animal Attendant

Company: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school or equivalent. No experience required.

EQUIPMENT:

Industrial type cage and rack washers, autoclaves, pallet jacks, animal caging and racks.

• Support equipment used in a laboratory animal science multi-species facility and standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

• Standard research facility environment.

• Able to lift 50 pounds.

• Work weekends, holidays, and some overtime when needed.

• Frequent contact with animal allergens, such as hair and dander.

• Frequent exposure to animal odors, heat and humidity from cage washing rooms, and chemicals used in the cleaning process.

• Possible contact with zoonotic diseases and or research materials could be hazardous to a fetus.

• Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school or equivalent. No experience required.

EQUIPMENT:

Industrial type cage and rack washers, autoclaves, pallet jacks, animal caging and racks.

• Support equipment used in a laboratory animal science multi-species facility and standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

• Standard research facility environment.

• Able to lift 50 pounds.

• Work weekends, holidays, and some overtime when needed.

• Frequent contact with animal allergens, such as hair and dander.

• Frequent exposure to animal odors, heat and humidity from cage washing rooms, and chemicals used in the cleaning process.

• Possible contact with zoonotic diseases and or research materials could be hazardous to a fetus.

• Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

Compensation

• Hiring Range: 14.00

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