Lead Animal Caretaker (Rodents) – Research Lab

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,089 - 35,183; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University in Philadelphia is looking for an Animal Caretaker I or II for its Central Animal Facilities Department. Responsibilities include providing exemplary animal care, overseeing husbandry, and ensuring compliance with policies.

The position offers comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.

Applicants are expected to have relevant experience and education, with specific requirements for each level of caretaker.

Qualifications

• Animal Caretaker I requires six months of directly animal-related experience.
• Animal Caretaker II requires 4.5 years of related experience or 3 years plus AALAS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary animal care and husbandry.
• Perform daily health checks and report abnormalities.
• Maintain cleanliness of animal facility and equipment.

Skills

Ability to handle rodents and USDA-covered species

Customer service skills

Education

High school/GED

AALAS ALAT certification (for Animal Caretaker II)

Job description

Temple University in Philadelphia is looking for an Animal Caretaker I or II for its Central Animal Facilities Department. Responsibilities include providing exemplary animal care, overseeing husbandry, and ensuring compliance with policies.

The position offers comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and tuition remission for employees and dependents.

Applicants are expected to have relevant experience and education, with specific requirements for each level of caretaker.