Primate Caretaker

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The Primate Caretaker performs animal health checks on nonhuman primates; performs TB testing procedures; feeds animals and administers special diets when necessary; performs standard animal treatment procedures for minor illnesses; performs blood draw procedures; tattoos animals; cleans and sanitizes animal housing and other animal areas; handles animals including transporting training and weighing; enter animals health data into database and other tasks as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 15% Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications

• 25% Observes animal behavior performs basic animal care and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research

• 25% Collects samples from animals and administers medications injections and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research

• 5% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation

• 10% Inventories cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies

• 10% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures

• 10% Operation of automatic cage wash machine

Department:UWMSN OVCR WNPRC Colony Services

Compensation: Minimum starting at with an expected starting Hourly rate of 18.75

Required Qualifications: Evidence of work-related experience with animals or knowledge of the care of animals through care of household pets farm animals or 4-H animals is preferred but not required. Incumbent will work with our training unit and experienced staff to learn the tasks to be performed including but not limited to nonhuman primate handling and care techniques utilizing standard safety practices and precautions and recognizing nonhuman primate behavior considered symptomatic of an illness or injury. The incumbent will undergo extensive training to obtain proficiency in the care of nonhuman primates to perform these tasks under limited commensurate with experience. Applicants must have one-year previous nonhuman primate experience to qualify for higher pay rate. Must have previous experience with animal husbandry performing animal health observations administering medications etc

Preferred Qualifications: AALAS - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Technician Certification PreferredAmerican Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) is preferred but not required.

Education: High School Diploma

How to Apply: We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews. Applicants will also be asked to provide 3 professional references including phone and email addresses. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

Contact Information: Kate Rouman: or

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