| Other Qualifications |
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
- Review, comprehend and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area.
- Monitor daily animal health/welfare while performing daily animal health observations.
- Perform animal husbandry duties to maintain quality/health of research animals includes daily bottle/cage checks; provide appropriate food/water; cage changing/cleaning.
- Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site supervisor.
- Dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures.
- Observe & report problems involving animal care equipment and environmental support systems.
- Maintain accurate departmental animal housing/support area record keeping.
- Record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.
- Receive, inspect and put away received incoming animals; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
- Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines.
- Sanitize facilities, animal housing units, and ancillary animal care equipment.
- Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.
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| Additional Information |
Remote work is not available for this position.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Internal Training
BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits- Long and short-term disability
TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement- Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
- Dental/Vision/AD&D
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break
- Fertility Benefits
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team! |
| Important Message |
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University
is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the
ADA Coordinator
. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the
Title IX Coordinator. |
University of Texas at Dallas
$36,421
medical insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, remote work
Aug 31, 2026