Animal Technician 1

cw.wsu.edu

Pullman, Washington, USA
$3,132 to $4,119 monthly; benefits: comprehensive ...
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Routine animal care tasks
Animal monitoring and feeding
Custodial duties in animal facilities
** Washington State University is seeking an Animal Technician 1 to join their animal care team in Pullman, WA. The role involves routine animal care tasks and requires attention to detail and effective communication. A hiring incentive of up to $1,500 is offered for this full-time, permanent position. **

Job Summary

  • As an Animal Technician 1, you will 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.

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** Washington State University is seeking an Animal Technician 1 to join their animal care team in Pullman, WA. The role involves routine animal care tasks and requires attention to detail and effective communication. A hiring incentive of up to $1,500 is offered for this full-time, permanent position. **

Salary

$3,132 to $4,119 monthly; Benefits: Comprehensive package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Routine animal care tasks
  • Animal monitoring and feeding
  • Custodial duties in animal facilities
  • Follow detailed instructions
  • Communicate effectively
  • Strong attention to detail

Nice-to-have

  • Support vivarium users
  • Work with a dedicated team
  • Sensitive to animal needs

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to drive 1-ton lift gate truck
  • Wear respiratory protective equipment
  • Abstain from wearing scented products
  • Rotating schedule including weekends/holidays

Work Rights

Must be 18 years or older

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