Animal Caretaker (Part Time)
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 14, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
Position Title
Animal Caretaker (Part Time)
Classification Title
Research Technician I
Department
Animal Facilities
Posting Number
R230103
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/41998
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical
Type
Part-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
N.4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Laboratory Animal Facility at UB is seeking a Part-Time Animal Caretaker who will be responsible for daily care of various laboratory species. The person will perform basic husbandry duties for animals housed in different health and safety levels: Clean animal rooms and caging, water and feed animals, dispose of wastes appropriately, follow safety protocols when using hazardous agents.
Additional duties are as follows:
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$21,480
Additional Salary Information
Work Hours
22.5 hours per week with rotating weekends.
Campus
All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Elizabeth Ertel
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Facility Manager
Contact's Email
eertel@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-829-6826
Posting Dates
Posted
04/13/2023
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
05/29/2023
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2022-2023
Position Title
Animal Caretaker (Part Time)
Classification Title
Research Technician I
Department
Animal Facilities
Posting Number
R230103
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/41998
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical
Type
Part-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
N.4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Laboratory Animal Facility at UB is seeking a Part-Time Animal Caretaker who will be responsible for daily care of various laboratory species. The person will perform basic husbandry duties for animals housed in different health and safety levels: Clean animal rooms and caging, water and feed animals, dispose of wastes appropriately, follow safety protocols when using hazardous agents.
Additional duties are as follows:
- Monitor health of animals and room environments and report abnormal conditions. Assist in veterinary care, administer treatments and perform other technical procedures. Humanely handle, restrain and transport animals.
- Assist principal investigators, students and technicians.
- Operate and maintain equipment used in cage preparation and room sanitation. Receive, house, remove and record arrival and departure of animals, maintain animal inventories. Perform tasks such as: maintenance of; supply inventories, breeding records, activity logs, sanitation records.
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires education in a specific field and at least one year of experience directly related to the research or program.
- Also requires experience in a laboratory setting and/or with laboratory animals.
- Animal care work outside of a residential setting.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$21,480
Additional Salary Information
Work Hours
22.5 hours per week with rotating weekends.
Campus
All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Elizabeth Ertel
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Facility Manager
Contact's Email
eertel@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-829-6826
Posting Dates
Posted
04/13/2023
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
05/29/2023
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
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UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.
UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail
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