Animal Caretaker I

About the role

This is a temporary position assisting in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing duties such as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily health observation of biomedical research animals including rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, sheep, and other species.
• Report health concerns to veterinary staff.
• Provide food and water to animals and clean cages.
• Perform general facility cleaning and refuse disposal.

Qualifications

• Experience working with rodents and other animals.
• Certification at ALAT level (desired).

Schedule

Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday.

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly lift 25+ lbs.
• Push and pull carts of cages.

Health Risks

Exposure to animal allergens.