Animal Caretaker C - Grade 8 - Comparative Medicine

Penn State; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Job summary

Penn State is seeking an Animal Caretaker C in Comparative Medicine to join our team. The role supports routine animal care, feeding, and documentation, with driving duties for supplies and equipment.

Scheduling is Monday–Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays, providing a stable campus position. The successful candidate will perform nursing tasks under supervision, operate lab equipment, and maintain detailed records while ensuring animal welfare and adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of effective experience in animal care.
• Background checks are required for employment at the University.
• A valid driver’s license and motor vehicle records check are required for this job.

Responsibilities

• Provide general care, feeding and watering of animals.
• Operate van for pickup and delivery of cages, racks, bedding, feed and other items.
• Assist in holding animals for administration of drugs and weighing.
• Maintain daily census of animals in assigned facilities.
• Euthanize small laboratory animals as required.
• Clean and sanitize cages and animal rooms.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Driving duties

Tools

Autoclave

Cage washer

Incinerator

Job description

## Animal Caretaker C - Grade 8 - Comparative MedicineApply: College of Medicine: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082779# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Penn State is searching for a full time Animal Caretaker C - Grade 8 - Comparative Medicine - Grade 8 to join the team. Duties include:### Work Schedule and Shift:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-4:30pmRotating weekends and Holidays.Weekends are 7am-3pm and Holidays are 7am-3:30pm. Duties Include:* Provide general care, feeding and watering of animals.* Operate van for the pickup and delivery of cages, racks, bedding, feed and other miscellaneous items.* Assist in holding animals for administrating of drugs, clipping, weighing and other tasks as assigned.* Record and report unusual instances involving behavior of animals, vermin infestation, temperature changes and other conditions affecting the wellbeing of the animals.* Maintain records of food and bedding materials on hand, used and daily or weekly requirements.* Record animal experimental data on a limited scale.* Perform routine medication and nursing procedures under the direction of the supervisor.* Perform technical aspects of diet preparation, including operation of food grinder.* Collect urine, fecal materials, hair, etc.* Clean and sanitize cages, animal rooms and related service areas.* Operate rack, bottle, cage washing machine, autoclave, floor scrubber and washer, clothes washer and dryer.* Euthanize small laboratory animals as required.* Load, unload and store food, cages and bedding materials, and other lab equipment and supplies.* Deliver orders being careful not to contaminate food sacks.* Operate incinerator for the destruction of animals and bedding.* Receive animal deliveries, check received animals against order regarding sex, weight, general health and identify by tattooing.* Maintain a daily census of all animals in the assigned facilities.* Carry out quarantine and isolation procedures.* Purchase small quantities of produce and other animal food items on occasion from local merchants.* Instruct students and wage payroll employees when they are assisting with animal care in their area.Job Requirements:* Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions;* simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications;* or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.* Over 3 up to and including 6 months of effective experience. # **QUALIFICATIONS****MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE**## 3 to 6 months of effective experience**REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**None **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.### Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.### **COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT**This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement. **SALARY AND BENEFITS**For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.