Aquatic Animal Care Technician I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oregon’s Aquatic Animal Care Services is seeking a Lab Animal Tech 1 to provide basic aquatic animal care and facility maintenance. Responsibilities include feeding, transferring animals, maintaining clean cages, applying medication as prescribed, and documenting health observations; assist with equipment and inventory as needed.

This full-time, on-site position requires at least six months of animal care experience and the ability to follow posted procedures; salary ranges

Qualifications

• Six months of experience caring for animals (e.g., feeding, housing, health checks).

Responsibilities

• Care for aquatic animals by feeding, transferring, maintaining cages, and applying medications as prescribed.
• Maintain clean cages and sanitation; operate equipment and assist with inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor animal health, record findings, and report as needed; perform census counts as required.

Skills

Follow detailed procedures

Work independently

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Aquatic animal husbandry courses

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

The University of Oregon’s Aquatic Animal Care Services is seeking a Lab Animal Tech 1 to provide basic aquatic animal care and facility maintenance. Responsibilities include feeding, transferring animals, maintaining clean cages, applying medication as prescribed, and documenting health observations; assist with equipment and inventory as needed.

This full-time, on-site position requires at least six months of animal care experience and the ability to follow posted procedures; salary ranges