Animal Caretaker

Animal Caretaker

Job No: 496899
Position Type: part-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Other, Academic Affairs

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. This position reports to the Animal Caretaker Manager.

Job Duties:

• Animal handling, feeding and food preparation.
  
• Monitoring of food and liquid intake for animals.
  
• Provision of adequate environmental enrichment.
  
• Early detection of signs of illness, injury, pregnancy, or abnormalities in physiology or behavior.
  
• Routine cleaning of cages and animal living spaces.
  
• Maintaining close contact with faculty and student researchers, as well as with the University's consulting veterinarian, especially when a problem is detected or suspected.
  
• Attend regular training as directed to keep abreast of changing regulations and standards of humane animal care.
  
• Keep records of day-to-day animal care (e.g. including feeding, cleaning, health checks).
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
• Previous experience and training in animal care
  
• Demonstrated ability to obtain training by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) to be certified as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
  
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
  
• A current and valid driver's license
  
• Some immunizations are required
  
• Caretakers are expected to have good communication skills and be comfortable using email and Microsoft Word and Excel
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Above a minimum of AALAS-LAT certification, AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LATG) certification is preferred, or a willingness to pursue the additional training required for qualification as a LATG
  
• Knowledge of animal care within the context of biomedical research
  
• Previous experience in a clean room environment
  
  Physical Demands:
  
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds without accommodation
  
• Exposure to laboratory animals and their waste products
  
• Requires indoor and outdoor work including exposure to inclement weather
  
  Work Type:
  This is a casual, part-time, non-benefits eligible positoin.
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496899/animal-caretaker jeid-e8b614c78c50b346981d7e98c3448e67