Animal Care Assistant - Sterile Cages & Lab Support Onsite

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybride; USD 30 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to support the Animal Care Facility. Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting cages, maintaining records, and preparing sterile housing for animals.

The role requires ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work well with others in a fast-paced, on-site setting. Applicants should be comfortable working near animals and around chemicals. Full-time with benefits available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to foster respect, professionalism and civility with a diverse population.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Comfortable working near/around animals and handling chemicals safely.
• Able to work well with others and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Clean and disinfect animal cages and racks per established guidelines.
• Monitor and clean equipment daily; report malfunctions.
• Assemble cages, bedding and water bottles; autoclave as required.
• Maintain operation records and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Move racks and prepare sterile housing; barrier facility duties.
• Weekly tasks: unpack feed/bedding and test eyewash stations.

Connaissances

Respect and civility

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for long hours

Team player

Animal care exposure

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to support the Animal Care Facility. Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting cages, maintaining records, and preparing sterile housing for animals.

The role requires ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work well with others in a fast-paced, on-site setting. Applicants should be comfortable working near animals and around chemicals. Full-time with benefits available.