Animal Technician 1

vcea.wsu.edu

Pullman, Washington, US
$3,132 to $4,119 monthly; benefits: comprehensive ...
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Perform routine animal care tasks
Follow detailed instructions
Communicate effectively
** The Animal Technician 1 position at Washington State University involves providing essential care for animals within a research setting, including tasks related to monitoring, handling, and feeding. The role requires attention to detail and effective communication, with a focus on supporting the university's Integrated Vivarium Services Unit. **

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

Match Score: 75

** The Animal Technician 1 position at Washington State University involves providing essential care for animals within a research setting, including tasks related to monitoring, handling, and feeding. The role requires attention to detail and effective communication, with a focus on supporting the university's Integrated Vivarium Services Unit. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform routine animal care tasks
  • Follow detailed instructions
  • Communicate effectively
  • Maintain strong attention to detail
  • Work rotating schedule including weekends
  • Report to work during inclement weather

Nice-to-have

  • Prior husbandry experience
  • Experience managing rodent breeding colonies
  • AALAS Certification Assistant level or higher

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to drive 1-ton lift gate truck
  • Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment
  • Abstain from wearing scented products
  • Be 18 years or older

Work Rights

Not specified

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