Dairy Research Milker & Animal Care Tech II

University of Wisconsin; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks an Animal Care Technician II at the ARS - Emmons Blaine Dairy in Arlington, WI. You will assist with milking, feeding, cleaning and animal health observations in a dairy research setting, following SOPs with increasing supervision.

Work is 8-24 hours weekly, with every other weekend shifts 3:30AM–12:00PM or 1:00PM–9:30PM. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour; final rate depends on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures for diagnostic tests and research.
• Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to contribute to animal health and welfare.
• Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to schedules and specifications.
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures.
• Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies.
• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Effective communication skills

Ability to interpret instructions

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Milking equipment operation

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks an Animal Care Technician II at the ARS - Emmons Blaine Dairy in Arlington, WI. You will assist with milking, feeding, cleaning and animal health observations in a dairy research setting, following SOPs with increasing supervision.

Work is 8-24 hours weekly, with every other weekend shifts 3:30AM–12:00PM or 1:00PM–9:30PM. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour; final rate depends on experience.