Weekend Animal Care Technician - Research Vivarium

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking a Part-Time Animal Care Technician to provide direct care for animals housed in the Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center. The role includes daily health checks, feeding, enrichment, cage changes, and maintaining a clean facility.

The position requires weekend availability, a high school diploma, and may require PPE clearance. Prior lab animal care experience and MS Office familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Must be able to pass an initial occupational health physical screening exam and a medical evaluation/clearance to wear respiratory PPE.
• Preferred education level of college level degree pertaining to natural sciences or similar field.
• One year experience with laboratory animal care is preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the medical, psychological, and social health of the animals within the facility.
• Day to day health checks, feeding, watering, provision of enrichment, cage changes, cleaning and processing of cages.
• Proficiency at appropriate animal handling, restraint, medication administration, and euthanasia.
• Maintain sanitary conditions while preparing cages and sanitizing.

Skills

Animal care

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking a Part-Time Animal Care Technician to provide direct care for animals housed in the Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center. The role includes daily health checks, feeding, enrichment, cage changes, and maintaining a clean facility.

The position requires weekend availability, a high school diploma, and may require PPE clearance. Prior lab animal care experience and MS Office familiarity are preferred.