Animal Care Attendant

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide routine care for research animals. This entry-level position involves feeding, maintaining cages, and ensuring animal health while adhering to established standards.

Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters small animals according to schedules and instructions.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, sanitizing rooms, equipment, and hallways.
• Handles and transports animals and bedding material.
• Maintains bulk feed and bedding supplies necessary for daily use.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. This position provides routine animal care and handling for a diverse group of small research animals according to established procedures and standards.

Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. This position provides routine animal care and handling for a diverse group of small research animals according to established procedures and standards.

Job Duties

• Feeds and waters small animals according to schedules and instructions.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, sanitizing rooms, equipment and hallways.
• Handles and transports animals and bedding material.
• Maintains bulk feed and bedding supplies necessary for daily use.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• No experience required.
  
  

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Higher Education

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