Animal Care Technician

Indiana University Northwest; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual for routine animal care. This role involves feeding, watering, and cleaning animal habitats, along with preparing and applying experimental treatments. The ideal candidate will maintain professionalism and demonstrate strong time management skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital research while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Retirement plan with contributions

Tuition subsidy for employees

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Paid leave for new parents

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Animal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal care including feeding and cleaning.
• Prepare and apply experimental treatments.

Skills

Professionalism

Time Management

Quality Commitment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

• Performs routine animal care (feeding, watering, cleaning cages).
• Prepares and applies experimental treatments.
• Keeps accurate logs of routine care.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Work Experience

Preferred

• Animal experience

Skills

Required

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires the ability to move about for long periods, perform repetitive movements, and operate equipment, tools, or controls. It also requires the ability to move items weighing up to 40 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential duties with or without an accommodation.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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