Certified Animal Care Technician

About the job

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.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Performs the necessary duties to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned.

Responsible to Animal Facility Lead, Manager-Comparative Medicine, Veterinary Consultants, and administrative staff.

Qualifications

High School diploma required.

One to two years' applicable experience in animal handling preferred. Comparability of previous experience to be evaluated by the Manager-Comparative Medicine.

Must be able to assume responsibility and work independently without close supervision. Must be able to work 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. Incumbent is recommended to be certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).

Must have above average manual dexterity. Must be able to stand for more that 50% of the time. Must be able to bend or squat routinely. Must be able to work with arms above shoulder level.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Experience and certification will be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Other weekend days and Holidays are by seniority and staff rotation, or as needed by department business needs.

Weekend Schedule

Sunday is a regularly scheduled day. Vacation and call-ins are covered on rotating basis.

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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'.  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Stephanie Baird