**Breeding Core I** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: Office of Laboratory Animal Resources (OLAR)** **Job Title: Breeding Core I** **Position #: 00001533 - Requisition #: 37162** **Job Summary:** **Key Responsibilities:** + The Breeder Core I changes and/or cleans soiled animal cages and/or pens, feeding devices and watering devices. + Assists the Breeding Core Lead with various colony management tasks as requested. + Updates and utilizes breeding database as required. + Communicates with assigned labs or asks lead/supervisor for assistance when needed. + Problem solves breeding concerns when issues arise. + Completes breeding summaries and census as required. + Cleans/sanitizes at regular intervals direct and indirect animal contact surfaces by washing with appropriate detergents/disinfectants. + Collects soiled animal bedding and other wastes and transports to designated waste disposal sites (i.e. cage wash room or dumpster). + Procures animal feed, bedding and supplies from appropriate support areas and transports to required use site. + Evaluate the basic health status of animals and reports abnormalities to the appropriate personnel. + Weighs, administers medications, breeds, records breeding status data information, euthanizes, restrains, tags, snips, weans, footpad tattoos and transports laboratory animals as directed by lead, supervisor or, veterinarian. + Records daily animal care activities on room check-sheets, enters work activities into database, contacts appropriate personnel regarding dead/sick animals via software, e-mail or phone. + Scans cage cards to record animal census in the animal rooms and posts reports on a weekly basis. + Selects, prepares, dispenses and utilizes hazardous chemicals and disinfectants according to manufacturer's instructions in cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, racks, cages and pens and animal support areas. + Operates mechanical equipment such as floor buffers, high pressure washers, laundry equipment, and environmental monitoring equipment for cleaning/sanitizing purposes. + Cleans/sanitizes/disinfects animal holding rooms, procedure rooms, and support rooms. **Work Location:** Onsite **Why Join Us:** **Why work for the University?** + Medical: Multiple plan options + Dental: Multiple plan options + Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision + Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay + Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year + Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) + Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) + Holiday Days: 10/year + Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses + ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** + One year of experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility. + **Substitution:** College coursework in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, or a related field of study related to the work assignment may substitute year-for-year for the general experience. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to exchange and collect information and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. + Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors. + Ability to enter data in a database. + Ability to handle rodents. + Knowledge of an animal research facility. + Ability to maintain an activity log. + Ability to work with complex machinery. + Planning and organization skills. + Mechanical ability + Physical ability **How to Apply:** **Screening of Applications Begins:** **Anticipated Pay Range:** **Background Check Statement:** **ADA Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** **To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37162&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/6402016)** Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Breeding Core I - 37162 University Staff This full-time, University Staff (unclassified) Breeding Core I position will provide routine and specialized care for a wide variety of species of large and small laboratory animals which are used by scientists for biomedical research and education in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus. - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. CU Denver | Anschutz is an AAALAC-accredited, OLAW assured institution that is in the top 25 of NIH-funded universities. We provide veterinary care for a wide variety of species and areas of research. We value teamwork, personal well-being, high standards of animal care, teaching, and service to the university and national field. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6402016&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) . CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):1. A Cover Letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.2. Three references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.Questions should be directed to: Maria Montero, Maria.Montero@CUAnschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6402016&targetURL=Maria.Montero@CUAnschutz.edu) Immediately and continues until July 29, 2025. Those who do not apply by that date will not be considered for the role. The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $44,000 - $46,000The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6402016&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6402016&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6402016&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6402016&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Health Care : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20388 - CSA-VCR OLAR CLAC Operations : Full-time : Jul 21, 2025 : Jul 30, 2025, 5:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: Maria Montero Posting Contact Email: Maria.Montero@CUAnschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6402016&targetURL=Maria.Montero@CUAnschutz.edu) Position Number: 00001533jeid-0afedcf23da50d47b855c63ce84ba65d The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.