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Animal Husbandry Technician II

Cleveland, OH, US


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req#: 280091
Location: Cleveland, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,

Professional Area: Research and Data

Department: 1006 LRI AFC / Res-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code: R13001

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Research Animal Husbandry Technician (AHT) II 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lerner Research Institute embodies Cleveland Clinic’s values of research, innovation, and education by conducting leading-edge research that improves the lives of patients today and in the future. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. 

Research AHT caregivers monitor and care for the health and well-being of research animals at Cleveland Clinic and support foundational pre-clinical research that will one day improve the lives of patients around the world.  

A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 6:00am – 2:30pm or 7:00am—4:00pm. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Perform daily health observations and monitor the condition of research animals.  

  • Provide custodial care, fresh feed and fresh water to animals.  

  • Receive animal shipments and complete required documentation.  

  • Ensure that areas used for technical procedures are well maintained and supplied. 

  • Transport supplies, equipment and animals to and from various locations.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High school diploma or GED.  

  • Willing to be trained to properly handle all species of animals housed within the department. 

  • Must have a valid Ohio Driver's license and a good, safe driving record to drive a CC vehicle. 

  • One year of experience or demonstrated equivalent experience in the custodial care of animals or AALAS certification. 

  • Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and can work with minimal supervision. 

  • Can make quick decisions, identify options and take appropriate action. 

  • Understand and follow detailed scientific or medical instructions given by investigators and/or veterinarians. 

  • Can work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

  • Flexible and complete the job before leaving work. Animal care is a 7-day per week, 365-days per year job. 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certifications from American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and transport equipment and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters.

  • Capable of tolerating a significant amount of standing, bending and walking.

  • May be required to work with biological, chemical and radiation hazards after proper training

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.75

Maximum hourly: $21.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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