Research AHT I

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, a renowned healthcare organization committed to enhancing the global healthcare field through advanced research and cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the health and well-being of research animals by performing daily health observations and monitoring their condition.
• Provide custodial care, including fresh feed and water, according to standard operating procedures.
• Receive and document animal shipments.
• Ensure areas used for technical procedures are well-maintained and adequately supplied.
• Transport supplies, equipment, and animals to and from various locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able and willing to be trained to properly handle all species of animals housed within the department.
• Flexible schedule capable of working 7-days-per-week, 365-days-per-year, including weekends and holidays.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in the custodial care of animals and prior animal handling experience or schooling in animal science preferred.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift and transport equipment and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters, capable of standing, bending, and walking for extended periods.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able and willing to be trained to properly handle all species of animals housed within the department.
• Flexible schedule capable of working 7-days-per-week, 365-days-per-year, including weekends and holidays.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in the custodial care of animals and prior animal handling experience or schooling in animal science preferred.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift and transport equipment and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters, capable of standing, bending, and walking for extended periods.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

The benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings contributions, and more.

Pay

Pay Range: Minimum hourly $15.25, Maximum hourly $19.60.

Schedule

Days, evenings, nights, or weekends from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with one holiday shift per year.