Animal Care Specialist - Comparative Medicine Job at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

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  • Mayo Clinic
  • Rochester, MN

Job Description

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 Specialist, you will:

  • Perform the necessary duties to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, and room cleaning. 
  • Provide assistance to the veterinary technologist in the care and treatment of laboratory animals. 
  • Treat routine small animal health issues such as application of topical medication for skin issues, trims nails, treats malocclusion, provides nutritional and environmental support. 
  • Receive, identify, place incoming rodents (including quarantine), and ship/export rodents. 
  • Monitor rodents with non-life threatening conditions such as prolapsed rectums, neurological deficiencies, malocclusion, etc. 
  • May irradiate rodent and cells, conduct parasite testing, provide anesthetic monitoring, operate laboratory equipment, assist in preparing large animals for surgery, and prepare surgical packs. 
  • Record entries on animal records, maintenance of rodent health care database and corresponding with principle investigators and research technicians via telephone or e-mail. 
  • Process animal census data and enter into systems for record keeping and revenue billing. 
  • Order and inventory supplies. 
  • Recommend ways to improve current procedures or processes to simplify or make them more efficient or more effective. 
  • Perform additional duties that may be assigned and required to fulfill departmental responsibilities.

***Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.***

Qualifications

  • Requires a minimum of a high school diploma and three years of animal handling experience OR
  • Associates Degree and 2 years of animal handling experience OR
  • Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of animal handling experience. 

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.

License or Certification

  • Incumbent is required to be certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or higher or have graduated Veterinary Technician/Technologist. 
  • Incumbent is required to obtain Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification within one year or as soon as eligible if greater than one year of experience is required to meet LAT eligibility criteria.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.61 - $28.91 / hr

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday Day shift; 1-2 holidays per year

Weekend Schedule

Work 1 weekend every 3 weeks. Flex time available for weekend hours worked.

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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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