Animal Care Tech I (Part Time)
Job Summary
Provides care for laboratory animals and their environment through animal husbandry and keeps records according to State, Federal and University regulations. This is an entry-level position.
Responsibilities
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- Provides clean caging, bedding, food, and water to animals.
- Sanitizes animal cages and equipment, operates washroom machinery and autoclaves
- Cleans animal facility floors and surfaces, removes trash and other wastes.
- Reports animal health issues and environmental deviations to supervisory staff
- Completes facility records documenting husbandry, environment, and inventory
- Maintains workstation supply levels.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
- Nearly Continuously: Standard vivarium environment; with typical vivarium environmental hazards and concerns. Standard laboratory environment; Safety shoes are required to be worn by all employees working in animal facilities
- Seldom: Occasionally handles/works with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury, rarely coming in contact with hazardous materials.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:
- Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.
- Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.
- Seldom: Lifting – up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.
Minimum Qualifications
GED or HS Diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferences
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN15765N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00717 – Office of Comparative Medicine
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $17.00
Close Date: 30/4/2025
Open Until Filled: