Animal Caretaker II

Responsibilities

• Cleans animal cages and feeding equipment.
• Prepares basic animal food, feeds and waters animals according to established guidelines and schedules.
• Laboratory and Technology Management:
  • Operates large cage washing machines, high pressure cleaner, floor scrubber machine, and wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
  • Cleanses and sterilizes instruments with autoclave and chemical sterilant.
  • Washes laundry and maintains equipment.
• Compliance:
  • Maintains sanitation and disease prevention conditions.
  • Prepares and autoclaves caging for special population animals.
• Procedural Assistance:
  • Handles and restrains animals for research personnel.
• Transportation:
  • Transports animals, bulk feed and bedding materials.
  • Affords assistance with storing supplies which can include weekly large shipments of bedding and/or feed weighing up to 40lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Two years of experience in animal care.
• Animal health technician with AALAS certification (preferred).
• Experience in Higher Education/Research Institute (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• Up to 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Professional Development: Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.