Animal Care Technician I

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US
$18ph
On-site
Follow written protocols
Handle vertebrate animals
Perform animal husbandry tasks
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support its Animal Care Facilities and related operations. The position involves daily animal husbandry, facility sanitation, and compliance with safety standards, requiring candidates to have experience in animal care and handling

Job Summary

  • The Animal Care Technician I supports the university’s Animal Care Facilities, Science Center stockrooms and hazardous-waste operations, and Biology teaching laboratories.
  • Responsibilities include performing daily animal husbandry and facility sanitation; monitoring equipment and environmental conditions; maintaining supply inventories; supporting breeding programs and research activities.
  • The role requires regular use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), completion of required training, and participation in a rotating schedule that includes occasional weekend or holiday shifts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support its Animal Care Facilities and related operations. The position involves daily animal husbandry, facility sanitation, and compliance with safety standards, requiring candidates to have experience in animal care and handling.

Salary

$18/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Follow written protocols
  • Handle vertebrate animals
  • Perform animal husbandry tasks
  • Use digital communication tools
  • Complete written or digital logs
  • Use tablets or computers for work
  • Perform sanitation tasks
  • Lift 50 lbs, reach, bend, kneel

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with UW-Oshkosh campus
  • Interest in biomedical research
  • Interest in science education

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience following written protocols
  • Experience handling vertebrate animals
  • Experience performing vertebrate animal husbandry
  • Prior use of digital communication tools
  • Documented experience completing logs
  • Previous use of tablets or computers
  • Experience performing sanitation tasks
  • Able to walk, lift 50 lb, reach, bend, kneel

Work Rights

Not specified

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