UNIV - Research Specialist III - DLAR

Job Summary: Provide care for laboratory animals on BSL2/3 project in specialized housing situations. Ensure that all animals(including gnotobiotic animals and animals located in ventilated racks are fed, watered and cared for in compliance with USDA regulations. Ensure that animal facilities are maintained in compliance with CDC, OSHA and NIH guidelines.Pay scale Salary Range: UNIV-Band 6: $40,759.00 - $58,086.00 - $75,413.00 (min - mid - max)FLSA: HourlyMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science directly related to the assigned area of research and two years advanced journel-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred: AALAS Certification at the level of Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) is required within 6 months of eligibility therefore, final candidate will be asked for copy of degree.Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb, using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32? F to 100? F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction. (Continuous) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25-30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/ Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes, from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/20 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors, normally. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous)Physical Requirements (DLAR Specific):Must be able to lift 50 lbs. above waist routinely.Must be able to work with animals.May be exposed to animal allergens.May be exposed to zoonotic diseases.Must be able to work in dusty environments.May have to work in wet areas.Must be able to properly wear DLAR issued PPE.Must be able to work in reverse light cycle rooms.May have to work in confined spaces.Must be able to understand safety requirements for autoclave, rack washer and tunnel washer.