Animal Caretaker I

Michigan State University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated individual for a temporary position assisting in the care of clinical and biomedical research animals. This role involves performing essential tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning, as well as providing health observations to ensure the well-being of the animals. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to handle various animal species, particularly rodents. If you are passionate about animal care and research, this opportunity offers valuable experience in a supportive environment focused on animal health and welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clinical and biomedical research animals.
• Ability to perform routine care and health observations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals.
• Provide daily health observations and report concerns to the veterinary team.

Skills

Experience with rodents

Animal handling

Facility cleaning

Job description

Position Summary (Basic Job Function):

This is a temporary position. Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing duties such as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals.

Unit Position Summary:

Provides daily health observations and reports concerns to the veterinary team; provides food, water, and clean cages; performs general facility cleaning and refuse disposal; offers rotational holiday coverage.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working with rodents and other animals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Special Instructions:

Please include a resume with your application.

Work Hours:

Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Website:

WWW.ANIMALCARE.MSU.EDU

Summary of Health Risks:

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue. Exposure to animal allergens.

Summary of Physical Demands:

• Frequently lifting 25-50 lbs
• Frequently carrying 25+ lbs
• Frequently pushing/pulling