Animal Technician I

Consortium of Higher Education Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgende; Manhattan (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual for the KSU Swine Unit. This on-site role focuses on animal care and well-being, requiring relevant experience and a high school diploma. The position offers a competitive pay range and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant animal experience determined by hiring manager.
• Experience with animals, feeding, and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential workload and responsibilities for animal care.
• Clean pens and maintain equipment as necessary.

Skills

Animal Experience

Data Entry

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position provides essential workload and responsibilities for the KSU Swine Unit associated with animal care, and well-being.

About Us

The K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The Dept. of ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries.

The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills. Students are given sound professional and scientific skills, a broad education and experience for contributing to our communities across the nation and abroad. Students receive excellent advisement and mentorship from faculty and professional staff and participate in extracurricular activities to develop skills to become industry leaders.

This position is on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant animal experience determined by hiring manager

Preferred Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent

• Experience with animals, feeding and care

• Experience with data entry

• Experience cleaning pens and maintenance of other equipment and facilities as necessary

• Experience with research related projects and protocol

Other Requirements:

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of Interest

• List of 3 contacts with email address and cell phone numbers listed

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$14.54 - $21.81

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