Animal Care Technician I — Flexible Hours & Weekend Differential

UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support the Rodent Breeding Core. You will handle routine and specialized husbandry and facility maintenance for mice used in research and teaching.

Responsibilities include breeding, record-keeping, and animal health monitoring, with a Monday–Friday schedule and every other weekend; on-site work with potential weekend differential and AALAS certification pay increases.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, squat, twist and push carts, bedding, feed bags and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient computer skills, emailing, website experience, and experience using Microsoft Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Perform breeding and colony management.
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
• Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals to support research and teaching.
• Assists with preparing food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support the Rodent Breeding Core. You will handle routine and specialized husbandry and facility maintenance for mice used in research and teaching.

Responsibilities include breeding, record-keeping, and animal health monitoring, with a Monday–Friday schedule and every other weekend; on-site work with potential weekend differential and AALAS certification pay increases.