ANIMAL ATTENDANT

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking an Animal Care technician to perform daily cleaning, sanitation, and organizing tasks in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM). The role supports research and education by maintaining clean animal housing and equipment, while adhering to safety and team standards.

Responsibilities include cage cleaning, waste transport, and assisting with equipment upkeep. Excellent teamwork and ability to work around animals are essential for a productive, safe work

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull equipment weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
• Walk or stand for an 8-hour shift and perform repetitive motions.
• Work in an environment with animals, animal dander, and bedding materials.
• Must be fitted for a particulate respirator and work safely in a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize cages, pens, bottles, and animal rooms.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub floors.
• Transport waste, cages, bedding, and related equipment.
• Clean and maintain cage wash equipment.
• Record completion of duties on daily log.
• Actively participate in team meetings and decisions.
• Receive and organize equipment and supplies for ULAM.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize cages, pens, bottles, and animal rooms.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub floors.
• Transport waste material, cages, bedding, and related equipment as requested.
• Clean and maintain cage wash equipment.
• Clean and maintain assigned areas, including the maintenance of equipment. Some equipment may require non- power tools to clean screens and jets as instructed by your supervisor. This work has been assessed to be within the job description and takes less than 4 hrs per week to complete
• Package and dispose of carcasses.
• Receive and organize equipment and supplies for ULAM.
• Put away food, bedding, and other supplies.
• Actively participate in team dynamics and meetings.
• Be involved in team decisions and fulfilling customers? requests.
• Acquire knowledge of sanitizing equipment.
• Record completion of assigned duties on daily log.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• This position requires considerable use of arms and legs and activities such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and the handling of materials that at times weigh as much as 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
• Must be able to walk or stand for a full 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions over extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal byproducts, and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Required to be fitted for a particulate respirator for work with potential airborne hazards.
• Must be able to work effectively and positively with others in a team environment.

Why Join Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time and for any reason throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

40 hrs/week; Monday thru Friday; days

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.