Technician, Animal Laboratory

University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.Posted Job TitleTechnician, Animal LaboratoryJob Profile TitleTechnician, Animal LaboratoryJob Description SummaryThe Gene Therapy Program (GTP) is entering a new era of unprecedented opportunity with the great potential to reshape the face of medicine as we know it. Our discoveries have set the stage for successful treatments and possibly even cures for devastating genetic diseases. The laboratory of Dr. Jim Wilson, at GTP of the University of Pennsylvania, has been a leader in the development of innovative vector technology for close to three decades. We have emerged as the “go-to” organization for public and private partners, who want to participate in the gene therapy space. Currently, we are positioned to lead another round of vector innovation and establish pre-clinical and clinical proof-of-concept in therapeutic applications of in-vivo genome editing.Continuation of all GTP positions is contingent upon grant funding.Job DescriptionOur Program of Comparative Medicine is expanding, and as part of that expansion, we are looking to add a Lab Animal Technician to support Large Animal research and care.As a Lab Animal Technician, you perform routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint and transportation of laboratory animals, including but not limited to nonhuman primates, mice, guinea pigs, and rabbits; adhering to all local, state, federal and University regulations, guidelines and policies. You will maintain and sanitize animal facilities, ensuring there is adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment needed for research. You will be observing and reporting animal behavior and conditions, collecting specimens and providing technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel. You will execute environmental enrichment programs as per departmental standard operating procedures.Employees in this position will participate in an occupational safety and health program which requires tuberculin testing and potentially immunization. Weekend work, holiday work and overtime hours are a requirement of this position. May be designated as essential personnel during a storm/natural disaster. Responsibilities must be performed with minimal instruction and persons will be expected to independently perform duties as described.Qualifications:- High School diploma and one of the following: (1) 3 years of animal husbandry or related animal care experience or (2) certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT).- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.- Must have the ability to work with nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species without jeopardizing the health status of the animals. GTP maintains ABSL 2 facilities.- Ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection may be required.