The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources has

an opening for a Veterinary Facility Aide to assist in the

day-to-day operations in various laboratory animal facilities.

Under direct supervision, the Vet Facility Aide will provide

routine husbandry for laboratory animals requiring care. The

selected candidates will oversee the care and treatment of animals

to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulation of animal

care and appropriateness to research conducted.

Benefits Information

UMB offers a comprehensive

benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance,

and professional development, along with

additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of.

This position participates in a retirement program (pension),

effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a

generous paid leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation

accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited

accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive

health insurance; professional learning and development programs;

tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any

University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules

and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the

University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work

primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Provides husbandry support as required by standard operating

procedures such as ensuring appropriate feeding and watering of

animals, cleaning and changing cages, preparing special diets, and

maintaining proper temperature, light, and humidity levels.

• Handles animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes following

established policies and procedures.

• Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal census, animal

breeding, dietary studies, infectious disease studies, etc.

• Assists in monitoring animal health.
• Receives, inspects and stocks supplies such as animal feed,

bedding, etc. Assists in maintaining inventory.

• Coordinates with general maintenance for repairs and regulates

the lighting, ventilation, temperature, and humidity levels of the

animal room environment.

• Maintains animal facility according to standard facility

operating procedures.

• Sterilizes glassware, syringes, instruments and equipment.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to

provide a representative summary of the major duties and

responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related

duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary

based upon departmental needs.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law,

additional related experience and formal education in which one has

gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full

performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the

education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with

30 college credits being equivalent to one year of

experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including

scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners,

etc.; to lift bags of feed and bedding; to follow standard

operating procedures; to move heavy stainless steel racks, clean

cages, etc.; to wear and work in personal protective

equipment.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates selected for employment

may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to

determine ability to perform the job.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates

are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit

(Union).

Hiring Range: $38,000 - $41,463.41 (pre-probation),

commensurate with education and experience. Eligible for a 2.5%

salary increase upon successful completion of the probationary

period.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce

and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national

origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or

mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or

any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a

disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during

any part of the employment process, please submit a

UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact

leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu

. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for

reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email

address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination

in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals

may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read

the

UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.