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Animal and Plant Technician
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY
Open Date: Apr 11, 2023

Description
Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for an Animal and Plant Technician. The technician's primary responsibility is to provide care and maintenance of animals and plants used for teaching and research in the Biology Department, with additional animal support in other science programs as needed. Duties include carrying out standard operating procedures for the care of animals and plants, overseeing operations of vivarium and greenhouse spaces, ensuring regulations are followed for animal protocols, maintaining records for all animal and plant use, providing administrative support to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, assisting with the setup and operation of classroom activities and research, assisting with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and stockroom, and managing additional department-related functions as assigned. The technician will also supervise student employees in the Biology Department. Essential Responsibilities:

Maintain all vivarium and greenhouse facilities

Carry out standard operating procedures for the care of animals and plants

Assist in the setup and technical operation of classroom activities

Assist with technical operation of research projects in Biology

Delegate duties and supervise student employees

Ensure the all federal and state regulations or guidelines regarding animal care are satisfied

Provide administrative assistance to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, including maintenance of records and participation in facility inspections

Serve as the institution's emergency contact for animal and plant care and facilities

Assist with ordering and purchasing

Assist with equipment and stockroom maintenance

Assist with field-based teaching and research

Assist with the maintenance of the Hanley Biological Preserve

Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances.

Demonstrate knowledge for the Colleges' educational philosophy and mission.

Performs other related duties as required.

This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible position. This position description is not all inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the academic year, with a possible shortened workweek during the scheduled summer hours' time period.


Qualifications
Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in biology or related areas OR High school diploma or GED with at least three years of experience related to the job description

Ability to carry out standard operating procedures for the care of animals and plants and use of standard laboratory equipment

Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple ongoing projects without constant oversight

Excellent ability to communicate with faculty, students, administrators, and regulatory authorities involved in animal and plant use

Enthusiasm for the care and well-being of research animals and plants and contributing to educational and research objectives

Ability to conduct strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs

Experience with animal and plant care for teaching and research in a college or university setting is preferred by not required


Application Instructions
To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/123805%20.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required.

If you have a question or need help on uploading your application materials, please contact Interfolio's support team at help@interfolio.com or call 1-877-997-8807 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 6 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.







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About Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are a future-focused liberal arts and sciences institution led by a faculty of accessible teacher/scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. Founded as two institutions - Hobart for men and William Smith for women - today's Colleges enjoy the exponential benefits of shared resources and combined spirit. Both maintain their own traditions, deans and athletic programs but together share a single administration, faculty, campus and curriculum. Located in Geneva, N.Y., a small, diverse city in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, the Colleges have an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students, and offer undergraduate, pre-professional and graduate programs. Students complement broad, interdisciplinary study with hands-on learning experiences made possible by a constellation of centers for experience, action and thought.

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