"Animal Care Assistant (Part-time, OPS)"

Job Details

Job Title: Animal Care Assistant (Part-time, OPS)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 60822

Department: Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)

Responsibilities

Performs routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse in a research setting including cage maintenance, preventive maintenance of equipment, monitoring equipment for proper function and maintaining sanitary conditions. Operates mechanical washers and ensures cage washing and related equipment are in proper working order. Operates autoclaves to sterilize or decontaminate caging and equipment. Assists in receiving and storing materials, food, and supplies. Transports animals, caging, and supplies between animal rooms and facilities. Maintains sanitary condition of cage wash facilities and other ancillary areas including corridors and storage rooms. Takes necessary precautions to adhere to OSHA standards, other applicable federal and state regulations, and LAR standard operating procedures when working with hazardous agents, animals, and power equipment.

Provides diligent and responsible animal care. Feeds and waters animals. Changes and clean cages. Sanitizes equipment and facilities. Records and reports animal abnormalities including altered eating, drinking, waste elimination, behavior, superficial lesions, and/or death. Assists with technical procedures including record keeping, animal identification, breeding, sexing, specimen collection, preparing diets, and euthanasia. Records and reports environmental abnormalities. Provides routine physical maintenance of assigned areas. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma and one year of work experience.

A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Ability to perform physical tasks, such as standing, gripping, reaching, bending, and have ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with animals or in research.

Contact Info

Cassidy Coooksey - ccooksey@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

Schedule is up to 20 hours per week to occur Monday - Friday between 07:30am and 5:30pm, as determined by candidate and supervisor. Weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule with other LAR employees may be included from time to time.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.