Animal Technician Ii - Duck Lab

College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University

Eastport, New York, US
Base: $23.40 - $24.28 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Onsite
Daily husbandry and care for ducks
Maintain accurate and detailed records
Clean, disinfect, and maintain facilities
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is seeking an Animal Technician II for its Duck Research Laboratory in Eastport, NY. The position involves daily care for ducks used in research, laboratory procedures, and quality control testing, requiring a detail-oriented individual with relevant experience

Job Summary

  • This role contributes to the daily care of research animals, assists with laboratory procedures and quality control testing, and helps maintain clean, organized, and compliant facilities.
  • Employees working in the laboratory must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.
  • Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability, offering great benefits including generous retirement contributions and impressive educational benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is seeking an Animal Technician II for its Duck Research Laboratory in Eastport, NY. The position involves daily care for ducks used in research, laboratory procedures, and quality control testing, requiring a detail-oriented individual with relevant experience.

Salary

Base: $23.40 - $24.28 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Award-winning employer provided benefits program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily husbandry and care for ducks
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records
  • Clean, disinfect, and maintain facilities
  • Support vaccine production activities
  • Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment
  • Handle formalin

Nice-to-have

  • Pharmaceutical production experience
  • Experience caring for laboratory animals
  • Familiarity with avian diseases

Key Requirements

  • High school Diploma or equivalent
  • Up to 1 year relevant experience
  • Demonstrated record-keeping ability
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Valid New York State driver’s license
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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