Animal Caretaker I (Multiple Openings)
Animal Caretaker I (Multiple Openings)
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Job Description
** This requisition represents multiple Animal Caretaker I openings within the department. By applying to this requisition you will have the opportunity to be considered for all available Animal Caretaker I openings within this department. You will have the opportunity to indicate your preferences of shift during the application process. **
The Office of Animal Resources at the University of Iowa is seeking an Animal the role of an Animal Caretaker you will join a team of veterinarians veterinary technicians and other animal caretakers where you will provide husbandry to animals used in research. Husbandry includes feeding cage sanitation room cleaning and health assessment. Animal Caretakers are provided training and encouraged to become certified. This position functions under direct supervision performs the work necessary to maintain compliance with federal state and/or university regulations. Overtime is required; staff will also work a rotating holiday schedule.
Shift Details
7:00 am 3:30 pm Sunday Thursday days off are Friday and Saturday
7:00 am 3:30 pm Tuesday Saturday days off are Sunday and Monday
7:00 am 3:30 pm Monday Friday days off are Saturday and Sunday
Work Location: Multiple sites
Work Modality: On Campus. This position is performed fully on campus.
To learn more about the department visit a full job description please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Pay Grade: 04
Qualifications:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Ability to read write and follow instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous animal caretaking experience in laboratory research environment veterinary office or animal hospital.
- Previous experience using cleaning/sanitation equipment.
- An application that is thorough including a complete work history listing specific duties and care performed.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Be detail oriented.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Applicants are invited to upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission if they would like them included for consideration:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions please contact: VPR Talent ()
Employment Type
Full Time
