Animal Technician

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: Two years animal care experience in an animal hospital/clinic, research facility or related field. Or no experience required with either preferred degree.

Preferred: Must have prior animal handling experience. Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment as part of daily duties. Must be comfortable working in an environment where exposure to animal odors is expected.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html