Animal Care Technician

Cornell

Upper East Side, New York, US
$22.00 - $24.28 ph
On-site
Disassembles, washes and sterilizes caging
Re-assembles and prepares clean caging
General animal husbandry
Provides direct care and maintenance for various species of laboratory animals, including feeding, general husbandry and cleaning of caging and related equipment

Job Summary

  • Provides direct care and maintenance for various species of laboratory animals, including feeding, general husbandry and cleaning of caging and related equipment.
  • Responsible for documenting information related to job duties and weekly animal census.
  • Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds.

Matching Summary

Provides direct care and maintenance for various species of laboratory animals, including feeding, general husbandry and cleaning of caging and related equipment.

Salary

$22.00 - $24.28

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Disassembles, washes and sterilizes caging
  • Re-assembles and prepares clean caging
  • General animal husbandry
  • Recognizes and reports conditions of animal health
  • Monitors maintenance of laboratory facilities
  • Lifts or moves up to 50 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Contribute to a climate that supports diversity
  • Embraces diversity in its workforce
  • Seeks job candidates from diverse backgrounds

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • On-the-job training required
  • Full mobility and ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Ability to climb and work from ladders

Work Rights

Not specified

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