Posting Detail Information

Working TitleResearch Associate Animal Technician Livestock Lead

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202400849AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$49,359 - $68,859

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/17/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources ( LAR ) is to use our expertise to provide the highest standard of care for laboratory animals in support of the Colorado State University research community. These positions fulfill a vital role in the administration of LAR to carry out this mission. CSU LAR manages over 48,000 ft. of AAALAC accredited research animal facilities on three campuses, including Main Campus, South Campus, and Foothills Campus. Research and teaching activities supported by LAR include infectious disease research, including ABSL work using select agents, cancer biology, hibernation, nutrition, and metabolism studies, orthopedic research, therapeutics, toxicology and teaching activities to support a diverse program of learning. LAR exists to provide state of the art care and support for the animal models component of these studies.

Position Summary

This position will focus on livestock animal care, in particular horses and sheep. Duties may include:

• Daily animal care

• Monitoring health, census, environmental parameters, and biosecurity measures associated with research animal management, and problem solving when variations in these measurements are not within acceptable standards

• Coordinating & advising on equipment and disposable supply needs for maintenance of animal health and in accordance with SOP’s

• Coordinating, advising on medical and/or research procedures with LAR veterinarians and investigators

• Attending investigator staff meetings when appropriate to be apprised of ongoing studies

• Training other LAR or investigator staff in animal husbandry procedures

• Other duties as required.

Animal husbandry work is physical, and entails standing, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and repetitive motions. Staff work in various environments including outdoors, close quarters, increased heat and humidity and dusty surroundings. Some of the research at CSU involves infectious diseases. We ensure biosecurity and the safety of our staff by requiring personal protective equipment (such as respirators and Tyvek suits), tuberculosis testing, vaccinations, and showering. CSU has a large variety of animal species, and applicants must be willing and able to work with all types of animals.

As the team lead, this position will also assist the supervisor with scheduling, delegating, monitoring work quality, and mentoring animal care technicians.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 months of professional experience working with large animals such as horses, sheep, cattle.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass an annual motor vehicle check to drive department owned vehicles.

• Experience handling horses.

• Experience with generating and maintaining records such as medical, inventory, maintenance logs, etc.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• AALAS certification ( ALAT , LAT or LATg).

• A degree in a related field such as animal sciences, veterinary technology, zoology, etc.

• Leadership experience such as delegating tasks, scheduling activities of others, giving feedback.

• Experience training staff, teaching others how to work with animals.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryAnimal Welfare Assessments and Husbandry

Duty/Responsibility

• These duties are performed as outlined in the LAR animal care SOPs as appropriate for the given species and research/teaching application.

• Perform daily animal welfare checks to assess animal behavior and wellbeing.

• Perform routine husbandry including providing appropriate feed and water and housing conditions.

• Prepare and stock animal rooms with feed, water and other supplies as directed, and in particular for weekend coverage.

• Identify and report any abnormalities to the veterinary staff or investigators staff for disposition.

• Assist in treatments as directed by the veterinary staff.

• Perform routine procedures such as weighing animals, nail/hoof trims, etc.

• Euthanize or assist in euthanizing animals as directed.

Percentage Of Time65

Job Duty CategoryRecord Keeping

Duty/Responsibility

• Maintain appropriate feed and inventory logs to track regular usage and to assure feed is used within the appropriate amount of time to ensure freshness. Complete records as needed for various assurances to animal welfare regulatory agencies the IACUC , Good Laboratory Practices.

• Maintain appropriate communications with investigators, and LAR personnel.

Percentage Of Time5

Job Duty CategoryMonitor Environment Parameters and Room Sanitation

Duty/Responsibility

• Perform room/stall environment checks daily including recording temperature and humidity, overall room condition, and room/stall sanitation. Using the appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents, disinfect and sanitize in and around animal holding areas and prior to receipt of animals on a scheduled basis.

• Perform quality assurance standards to assess adequacy of disinfectants. Work with sterilized equipment taking precautions to avoid cross contamination.

Percentage Of Time5

Job Duty CategoryArea Lead

Duty/Responsibility

• Schedule animal care activities. Work with the supervisor to ensure that all required tasks are scheduled and communicated via room calendars and the assignment white board.

• Coordinate supply movement between facilities.

• Monitor quality of work of animal care technicians to assure tasks are completed to conform to LAR standard operating procedures and federal regulations and guidelines. Provide constructive feedback to staff.

• Train animal care technicians to perform their job duties

• Provide needed leadership when the supervisor is absent including rearranging schedules, delegating tasks, and communicating with LAR managers.

Percentage Of Time25

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search ContactAshley.Imperia@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents