Recruitment/Posting Title Lab Animal Care Technician Job Category AFSCME 1761 (COLT) Department Core Services - Animal Care Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Lab Animal Care Technician for the Core Services – Animal Care department. As part of the Office for Research, this position independently provides diversified care, feeding, transportation, and daily observation for all animal species used in research and teaching.

The Office for Research’s mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Coordinates and assists in the general maintenance of the facilities. Ensures the humane care and treatment of the animals. Handles the daily maintenance of multiple animal colony rooms to be in compliance with animal welfare regulations, university and CMR policies. Performances of animal husbandry and monitoring procedures with special attention to the needs of virus free species, observing and reporting signs of illness, injury or distress in animals. Interacts with their supervisor regarding needs of individual research projects and PI’s and will become familiar with all project protocols as it relates to daily husbandry needs of the colony rooms they maintain. Ensures areas of noncompliance with regulations are reported; daily animal census is recorded and performs euthanasia when instructed. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 10 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 33321.090 Annual Mid Range Salary 38986.830 Annual Maximum Salary 44881.120 Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS