Vivarium Animal Technician - Care & Shipments

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University Pullman is seeking an Animal Technician 1 to join the Integrated Vivarium Services Unit. You will care for, monitor, handle, and feed animals and perform custodial duties across multiple campus facilities, following detailed instructions with strong attention to detail.

This 100% FTE position requires occasional travel to pick up animal shipments from regional airports (Pullman, Lewiston, Spokane) and may entail weekend or holiday work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to travel, drive distance, to pick up animal shipments from airports (Pullman, Lewiston, or Spokane).
• Must be able to drive a 1-ton lift gate truck with manual transmission.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment as required.
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule including weekends, after hours and holidays.
• This is an essential position; report to work under conditions others may not.

Responsibilities

• Care for, monitor, handle, and feed animals and perform custodial duties across university facilities.
• Follow detailed instructions with strong attention to detail in animal care.
• Support vivarium users within the Integrated Vivarium Services Unit (IVS) at WSU Pullman.

Skills

Physical ability

Reading & writing

Age 18+

Valid driver’s license

Travel for shipments

Operate 1-ton lift gate

Respiratory PPE

Rotating schedule

No scented products

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washington State University Pullman is seeking an Animal Technician 1 to join the Integrated Vivarium Services Unit. You will care for, monitor, handle, and feed animals and perform custodial duties across multiple campus facilities, following detailed instructions with strong attention to detail.

This 100% FTE position requires occasional travel to pick up animal shipments from regional airports (Pullman, Lewiston, Spokane) and may entail weekend or holiday work.