Animal Care Assistant, Comparative Medicine Resources

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Kennesaw, Georgia, is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to perform routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting. Responsibilities include daily health observations, feeding, and caring for laboratory species. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior experience with animal care is preferred. This full-time role features rotating weekend and holiday duties, and close attention to detail is essential. Join us to support our mission of fostering a humane research environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with animal care or equivalent related experience.
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous agents and possible immunizations required.

Responsibilities

• Observes animal behavior and conditions, feeds and waters animals.
• Maintains sanitary conditions and collects specimens.
• Reports clinical health observations to the supervisory personnel.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management skills

Customer service skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate or advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Title

Animal Care Assistant, Comparative Medicine Resources

Location

Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job ID

293584

About Us

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. We are part of the University System of Georgia and are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

This position does require holidays/weekends on a rotating basis and would be considered essential in inclement weather.

Job Summary

Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting. Completes daily health observations, feeding, watering, and cleaning associated with laboratory species.

Responsibilities

• Observes animal behavior and conditions, feeds and waters animals, maintains sanitary conditions, collects specimens, and aids research and veterinary personnel
• Reports clinical health observations to the Attending Veterinarian or supervisory personnel in the appropriate manner
• Performs routine duties associated with animal care, including restraining, medicating, and cleaning
• May assist in maintaining animal housing areas and facilities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

Previous experience with animal care or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Employees may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.