Part-Time Animal Technician I – Vivarium Care & Weekends

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking an Animal Technician 1 to join the Integrated Vivarium Services Unit. The role involves routine animal care, feeding, monitoring, and custodial duties across multiple animal facilities on campus.

The position is 50% FTE, with weekend and holiday hours on a rotating basis. Candidates must meet basic qualifications and be able to work under inclement conditions as required by the department.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform required work, read and write.
• High School graduation, GED, or equivalent education.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Must have or obtain a valid driver’s license by time of hire and meet driving standards.
• Must travel to pick up animal shipments from airports (Pullman, Lewiston, Spokane).
• Must be able to drive a 1-ton lift gate truck with manual transmission.
• Must wear respiratory PPE if necessary for research needs and safety requirements.
• Must abstain from scented products at work due to animal sensitivity.
• Must work rotating weekends/after hours/holidays as directed by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Care, monitoring, handling and feeding of animals.
• Custodial duties within multiple university animal facilities.
• Follow detailed instructions and maintain strong attention to detail in animal care.
• Support vivarium users within the Integrated Vivarium Services Unit (IVS) at WSU Pullman.

Skills

Read English

18+

Valid driver’s license

Travel for shipments

Rotating schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

1-ton lift gate truck

Respiratory PPE use

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking an Animal Technician 1 to join the Integrated Vivarium Services Unit. The role involves routine animal care, feeding, monitoring, and custodial duties across multiple animal facilities on campus.

The position is 50% FTE, with weekend and holiday hours on a rotating basis. Candidates must meet basic qualifications and be able to work under inclement conditions as required by the department.