Job Details
JOB TITLE: Vivarium Laboratory Aid I in the School of Pharmacy.
JOB PURPOSE: Take care of research animals in the School of Pharmacy Vivarium facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Change and clean mice and rat cages;
- Operate cage washer to wash dirty cages;
- Feed and water rodents;
- Wash and fill water bottles;
- Feed zebrafish and test water levels;
- Routine functional checks and cleaning for the animal facility (check temperatures and ventilation, sweep/mop, etc.);
- Miscellaneous related tasks.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Be able to keep a consistent working schedule every semester. The working schedule can be adjusted to your class schedule at the beginning of every semester.
- Be able to work during the summer and winter holiday season. Pre-arranged shift coverage with colleagues is available.
- At least one-year commitment to work.
COMPETENCIES: Attention to Detail, Consistency, Analysis/Problem Identification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or GED. Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time (up to three hours). Effectively and safely perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with rodents and fish.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: Complete the online application. Cover letter. Resume or C.V.
WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus.