Animal Care Technician I or Animal Care Technician II

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at a leading university where you can make a difference in animal care and biomedical research. This role offers the chance to work with various species, ensuring their well-being while supporting critical research. Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and additional pay for certifications. Whether you're experienced or new to animal care, you'll receive on-the-job training to succeed in this fulfilling position. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive community that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Generous vacation and holidays

Competitive insurance and savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform tasks requiring lifting and handling animals.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized animal husbandry tasks.
• Monitor animal room environments and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary:

Would you like the opportunity to join a vibrant community at UW-Madison, or the chance to try your skills in a new job while still staying at UW-Madison? We offer a rewarding career with a flexible work environment. Animal Care staff provide routine and specialized animal husbandry and facility maintenance. We offer additional hourly pay for all 3 levels of AALAS certification, overtime opportunities, and flexible schedules after passing the probationary period. If you are passionate about animals, supportive of biomedical research and want to learn how you can play a critical role within BRMS, we invite you to apply for this position. Experience is welcomed but not necessary as we provide on the job training you need.

This position will function independently and be knowledgeable in animal handling of multiple species. This position will be responsible for performing routine and specialized animal husbandry tasks and general facility maintenance for Biomedical Research Model Services (BRMS). These duties include general animal husbandry, feeding and watering animals, monitoring animal room environments, cleaning primary and secondary enclosures, receiving animals, transporting animals, restraining and handling animals, reporting sick and injured animals, general facility maintenance and housekeeping. ACT positions interact with investigators and veterinary staff as required. Other duties to be assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities:
Animal Care Technician I (AN008)
Animal Care Technician II (AN009)
Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, squat, twist and push carts, bedding, feed bags and equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Proficient computer skills, emailing, website experience, and experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 6 months of animal care experience.
- Knowledge of acceptable animal husbandry procedures.
- Familiarity with University requirements concerning Responsible Use and Care of Animals in Research and Training and the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
- Knowledge of animal health records maintenance and ability to perform animal health checks.

Desired Attributes:
- Planning, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member

License/Certification:

Preferred
AALAS - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Technician Certification

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $18.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $18.00 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/) and (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/656no0fcpy2tjg86s4v0chtxx25s3vsm)

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Kelly Rose
[e-mail]
608-265-8069
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Animal Care Technician I(AN008) or Animal Care Technician II(AN009)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SMPH RES SUPP/LAR

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

314149-CP

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