Animal Technician 1

spokane.wsu.edu

Pullman, Washington, USA
$3,132 to $4,119 monthly; benefits: comprehensive ...
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Perform routine animal care tasks
Follow detailed instructions
Communicate effectively
** Washington State University (WSU) is seeking an Animal Technician 1 to join their animal care team in Pullman, Washington. The role involves providing care for various animals, supporting research activities, and requires attention to detail, effective communication, and compliance with safety protocols. **

Job Summary

  • As an Animal Technician 1, you will work as part of a dedicated animal care team to perform routine tasks related to the care, monitoring, handling, and feeding of animals, as well as custodial duties within multiple university animal facilities.
  • This role will require you to follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail in all aspects of animal care.
  • WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Matching Summary

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** Washington State University (WSU) is seeking an Animal Technician 1 to join their animal care team in Pullman, Washington. The role involves providing care for various animals, supporting research activities, and requires attention to detail, effective communication, and compliance with safety protocols. **

Salary

$3,132 to $4,119 monthly; Benefits: Comprehensive package including paid leave, insurance, retirement, tuition waiver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform routine animal care tasks
  • Follow detailed instructions
  • Communicate effectively
  • Maintain strong attention to detail
  • Wear respiratory protective equipment
  • Abstain from wearing scented products

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diverse animal species
  • Experience in research or teaching institution
  • Experience managing rodent breeding colonies
  • AALAS Certification Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level or higher

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to drive 1-ton lift gate truck with manual transmission
  • Ability to travel to pick up animal shipments
  • Be 18 years or older

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen or lawfully authorized non-US citizen

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