Husbandry Attendant | Comparative Bioscience Center

The Rockefeller University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockefeller University is seeking a Husbandry Attendant to provide daily care for laboratory animals in a AAALAC-accredited program. Responsibilities include cage changing, general animal care, and health monitoring under supervision of a Floor Supervisor and Group Leader.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with ALAT preferred. Candidates must be able to push/pull carts up to 500 lbs, lift up to 50 lbs, and tolerate standing, bending, and walking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• ALAT certification is preferred.
• Ability to push/pull carts weighing ~500 lbs. and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must not be allergic to animals, waste products, or bedding.

Responsibilities

• Perform cage changing, general animal care, and monitor/report animal health.
• Maintain and report on facility equipment, clean rooms, and manage consumables (food, water, bedding).
• Be responsible for animal room records and notify appropriate personnel of irregularities.
• Other duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ALAT certification

Job description

Organization Overview

The Comparative Bioscience Center provides a comprehensive program of animal care in support of the University's in vivo research. The goal of our staff is to provide investigators with the highest level of research support at the lowest cost while ensuring the welfare of the animals used in the research. The center is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

Overview

The Husbandry Attendant will provide the daily care of laboratory animals maintained at Rockefeller University using established policies and procedures as prescribed by federal, state laws and regulations. Husbandry attendants report to the Floor Supervisor and are also overseen by a Group Leader.

Responsibilities

The Husbandry Attendant's responsibilities included, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing multiple assignments such as cage changing, general animal care, as well as monitoring and reporting of animal health
• Maintaining and reporting on facility equipment, cleaning assigned rooms, performing animal receiving procedures and maintaining consumable supplies (food, water, and bedding) in assigned rooms
• Responsible for animal room records, and notification of appropriate personnel concerning irregularities in animal health and the environment
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. ALAT certified preferred. The right candidate must be able to push/pull carts on weight-bearing wheels weighing approximately 500 lbs., and lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and tolerate a significant amount of standing, bending, and walking. Must not be allergic to animals, waste products, or bedding.

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range

Min: USD $42,500.00/Yr.

Max: USD $43,800.00/Yr.