Department

BSD ARC - GRAF

About the Department

The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at the University of Chicago supports animal research by ensuring humane care and proper use of all laboratory animals. It oversees all research animals on campus, manages six facilities and a business office, and includes husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, and finance/administration. ARC is part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities, which also manages BSD core facilities. The Gnotobiotics Facility maintains germ-free animal colonies in film isolators and supports BSD investigators by providing breeding, colony management, and experimental services through specialized gnotobiotics staff.

Job Summary

The GRAF Senior Animal Technologist provides handles and maintains the health of germ-free animals in specialized film isolators. Responsibilities include observing, documenting, and maintaining records on animal behavior, breeding and welf...