Animal Caretaker - Casual Job

Job Summary

The Animal Caretaker is responsible for the monitoring and care of animals and supports the Biology, Psychology, Animal Behavior, and Neuroscience Programs. Animal care at Bucknell is a necessary and critical component that allows Bucknell to be in full compliance with Federal Regulations regarding animal housing and care.

Job Duties

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to the Animal Caretaker Manager.

Work Setting/Work Schedule:

• This position requires an on-campus presence.
• Exposure to laboratory animals and their waste products.
• This is non-exempt (hourly), non-benefits eligible job.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Hours of work approximately 10 - 20 hours per week.

What You Will Do:

• Routine cleaning of cages and living spaces.
• Animal handling, feeding and food preparation.
• Monitoring of food and liquid intake.
• Provision of adequate environmental enrichment.
• Early detection of signs of illness, injury, pregnancy, or abnormalities in physiology or behavior.
• Keep records of day-to-day animal care (e.g. including feeding, cleaning, health checks.
• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

• Ability to communicate with clarity and professionalism.
• Comfortable using email, Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred, but not required:

• Some immunizations are preferred.
• Previous experience and training in animal care and husbandry and other cleaning tasks.
• AALAS certification at any level is preferred.
• Knowledge of animal care within the context of biomedical research or veterinary care.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Able to push and pull carts without accommodation.