Senior Animal Care Lead & Training Manager

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Animal Caretaker at its Central Animal Facilities in Philadelphia. The role involves exemplary animal care, husbandry, and study support. Responsibilities include daily health checks, maintaining compliance with policies, and training staff. Candidates should have an AALAS ALAT certification, high school diploma or GED, and ideally, a degree in animal science or biology. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Must have AALAS ALAT certification; AALAS LAT certification preferred within two years.
• Six or more years of related experience handling rodents and USDA covered species.
• Prior experience in laboratory animal or zoo animal settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary animal care, husbandry, and study support.
• Perform daily animal health checks and maintain documentation.
• Train employees in cage wash operations and animal husbandry as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

A.S./B.S. Degree in an animal or biology related discipline

Tools

Cayuse software

Job description

Temple University is seeking a Senior Animal Caretaker at its Central Animal Facilities in Philadelphia. The role involves exemplary animal care, husbandry, and study support. Responsibilities include daily health checks, maintaining compliance with policies, and training staff. Candidates should have an AALAS ALAT certification, high school diploma or GED, and ideally, a degree in animal science or biology. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and tuition remission.