Flexible Hours: Mouse Breeding Core Technician I

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours after probation

Weekend differential pay

AALAS certification pay tiers

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join the Biomedical Research Model Services, Breeding Core. This on-site role focuses on routine and specialized animal husbandry, feeding, weaning, and data/record keeping in a rodent breeding program supporting research and teaching. The position offers weekend differential, potential level advancement, and benefits.

Requires high school diploma; experience is preferred. Schedule typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, squat and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word

Responsibilities

• Inventories, cleans, and maintains animal holding spaces and supplies.
• Observes animal behavior and reports concerns to support health and well-being of animals.
• Perform breeding and colony management.
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures.
• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure safe operation.
• Assists with preparing food and formulas and feeds animals as scheduled.

Skills

Physical ability

Instruction following

Computer skills (Excel/Word)

AALAS Certification

Education

HS Diploma Preferred

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to join the Biomedical Research Model Services, Breeding Core. This on-site role focuses on routine and specialized animal husbandry, feeding, weaning, and data/record keeping in a rodent breeding program supporting research and teaching. The position offers weekend differential, potential level advancement, and benefits.

Requires high school diploma; experience is preferred. Schedule typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.