Job Summary

• Provide and document care and husbandry for rodent animal species in accordance departmental SOPS and regulations and guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service to assure a quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at WashU.
• Requires extensive safety training, alternative work schedules, exposure to chemicals, high noise environment, protective devices, dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements, exposure to moving machinery, and exposure to animals.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, competitive health insurance packages, and up to 100% tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

Salary

Base: $16.27 - $20.83 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification preferred
• 1 Year Laboratory Animal Care experience preferred

Work Rights