Dairy Research Animal Care Technician II

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Animal Care Technician II for the Emmons Blaine Dairy facility. The role involves milking, feeding, cleaning, animal handling, and health observations in a busy dairy research setting.

Responsibilities include sample collection, following SOPs, and maintaining accurate records. Schedule offers 40 hours per week with shifts from 1:00 PM–9:30 PM or 3:30 AM–12:00 PM, with rotating weekends and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Full training provided during the first year on the job.
• Willingness to learn and contribute positively to the work team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to promote research and animal welfare.
• Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments per protocols for diagnostics and research.
• Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies.
• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains records related to research procedures.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Follow Instructions

Willingness to Learn

Education

HS Diploma Preferred

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Animal Care Technician II for the Emmons Blaine Dairy facility. The role involves milking, feeding, cleaning, animal handling, and health observations in a busy dairy research setting.

Responsibilities include sample collection, following SOPs, and maintaining accurate records. Schedule offers 40 hours per week with shifts from 1:00 PM–9:30 PM or 3:30 AM–12:00 PM, with rotating weekends and some holidays.