• 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, cats, dogs and agricultural 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.

     

    Required Application Materials

     

    Cover letter and resume

    Work Hours

    Schedule will be Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday. (MWF 7:30a-4p; T/Th 7:30-4pm

    Website

    WWW.ANIMALCARE.MSU.EDU

     

    Summary of Health Risks

     

    Exposure to animal allergens

    Summary of Physical Demands

    + Lifting 50 lbs

    + Frequently lift 25+ lbs

    + Pushing/pulling carts of cages