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Apply for Job Job ID365869 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAnimal Health Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8191LC Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Job Description Lab Animal Care Trainer Job Code: 8191LC Employee Class: Civil Service About the Job Job Summary: This is a Civil Service position, responsible for training others in the care of a variety of laboratory animals in accordance with applicable safety, sanitation, and research requirements. This position conducts training of personnel in proper animal husbandry, facilities, and equipment needed to carry out these requirements. Position Responsibilities: Employee Training (65%) - This position conducts the training of new employees, including orienting new RAR employees and UMN research staff to specific animal housing facilities and RAR policies and procedures. Teach new employees animal husbandry procedures, maintain their training records, and provide feedback to area supervisors. This person will also review SOPs and provide recommendations for new SOPs and updates to current SOPs Training Program Support (20%) - Develops and maintains training modules, employee sign off records, and other necessary documentation required for training employees and lab members. Animal Care Support (15%) - Supports area supervisors by assisting with animal care and husbandry tasks. Physical and Environmental Requirements: Some work assignments will involve exposure to animal allergens, high levels of noise, and/or disinfectants and sanitizing agents. To protect employees, the University of Minnesota may ask that you wear personal protection equipment, some of which may require medical monitoring and fitness testing. All required protective equipment, testing, and medical evaluations will be provided by the University. Qualifications Required qualifications: * BA/BS, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 4 years * Experience working with laboratory animals Preferred Qualifications: * AALAS Certification (ALAT) Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English * Demonstrated writing skills * Good computer skills * Good conflict management skills * Good organizational and planning skills About the Department Research Animal Resources (RAR) provides the University of Minnesota research community with animal care, procurement services, veterinary knowledge, and maintenance of housing facilities for animal-related research activities. The position of Research Veterinary Technician is union represented, and is part of a staff of over 120 employees including Professional and Administrative staff, Civil Service staff, Union Represented members, and student employees. RAR has a daily census of 24,000 rodent cages in 20 buildings split into 7 geographic teams around the Minneapolis and St. Paul Campuses. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $27.18/hour - $32.25/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment Position Type:Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities met o area How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. 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