Animal Care Technician

Job Summary:

Provides animal care service for a rodent vivarium whose focus is animal welfare. This position feeds animals and maintains animal quarters, records, and supplies to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and in support of research and instruction. Our ideal candidate will be detail oriented and have good communication skills.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Responsibilities:

Feeds animals and maintains animal quarters, records, and supplies to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and in support of research and instruction.

• 10% Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
• 15% Assists with preparing food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
• 5% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• 10% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
• 60% Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals to support research and teaching

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Experience working in a rodent vivarium is required.

Work Schedule:

Daytime hours, will work some weekends

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $19.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Salary amount will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

Additional Information:

Criminal Background Check is required
Probationary Period will be required
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.
University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Click on the “Apply Online” button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) – Detail your educational and professional background

Cover letter (required) – Refer to your related work experience

References (required) – List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Contact:

Lauren Dilley
[email protected]
608-263-7033
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See http://www.wisconsinrelay.com/”>RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Animal Care Technician I(AN008)

Department(s):

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/ADM SVCS CTR/FOOD&NTR SCI

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

302231-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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