Part-Time Animal Care Specialist – Research Facility

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks a Part-Time Animal Care Technician to support animal care in the Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center. The role involves health checks, feeding, enrichment, cage changes, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment Friday through Monday, with weekend scheduling required.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma and have some lab animal care experience; MS Office familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• One year of laboratory animal care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct care of animals in Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center.
• Perform health checks, feeding, watering, enrichment, cage changes, cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintain census and ensure a clean, safe research environment.
• Assist with weekend and holiday scheduling and support full-time staff.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks a Part-Time Animal Care Technician to support animal care in the Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center. The role involves health checks, feeding, enrichment, cage changes, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment Friday through Monday, with weekend scheduling required.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma and have some lab animal care experience; MS Office familiarity is a plus.