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Animal Caretaker I

Michigan State University College of Engineering, East Lansing, MI, United States


Position Summary (Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary position. Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing such duties as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals.

Unit Position Summary
Provides daily health observation of biomedical research animals including rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, sheep and other species; report health concerns to veterinary staff; provide food, water and clean cages; general facility cleaning and refuse disposal.

Desired Qualifications
Experience working with rodents and other animals. Certification at ALAT level.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours
Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday (MWF: 7:30a-4p, T/Th: 7:30am to 5pm, Sat/Sun: 7:30am to 1:30pm)

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to animal allergens

Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting 50 lbs

Frequently lift 25+ lbs

Pushing/pulling carts of cages

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