• Animal Caretaker I

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

     

    This is a temporary position.

     

    Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing such duties as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals.

     

    Unit Position Summary

    Provide daily health observation and reporting of concerns to veterinary team:

    + Provide food, water and clean cages.

    + General facility cleaning and refuse disposal.

    + Rotational holiday coverage.

    Desired Qualifications

    Experience working with rodents and other animals.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Special Instructions

     

    Please include resume with application

     

    Work Hours

     

    Sun: 7:30am-1:30pm, Mon/Wed: 7:30-4:00pm, T/Th: 7:30-5:00pm

    Website

    WWW.ANIMALCARE.MSU.EDU

     

    Summary of Health Risks

     

    Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue Exposure to animal allergens

    Summary of Physical Demands

    + Frequently lifting 25-50lbs

    + Frequently carrying 25+lbs

    + Frequently pushing/pulling