Animal Care Technician II

The Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) supports the research activities of Tulane University faculty, staff, and students by fostering a comprehensive program of quality animal care.  The Animal Care Technician II is an intermediate level position that builds skills in providing husbandry and care to a variety of laboratory animals. The ACT II position works under supervision until deemed proficient by the supervisor.

Employees in the classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Required to work weekend, holiday, and emergency work schedules. This position is considered essential personnel.

• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Possesses organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform duties in adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and push items weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
   

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two years animal husbandry or previous animal care experience
   

  OR 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

  OR 

• Graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program 
   

  OR 

• Certification as an AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and one year animal husbandry or previous animal care experience