Animal Caretaker C - Comparative Medicine

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Animal Caretaker C - Grade 8 - Comparative Medicine - Grade 8 to join the team. Duties include:

Work Schedule and Shift:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-4:30pm

Rotating weekends and Holidays.

Weekends are 7am-3pm and Holidays are 7am-3:30pm.

Duties Include:

• Provide general care, feeding and watering of animals.
• Operate van for the pickup and delivery of cages, racks, bedding, feed and other miscellaneous items.
• Assist in holding animals for administrating of drugs, clipping, weighing and other tasks as assigned.
• Record and report unusual instances involving behavior of animals, vermin infestation, temperature changes and other conditions affecting the wellbeing of the animals.
• Maintain records of food and bedding materials on hand, used and daily or weekly requirements.
• Record animal experimental data on a limited scale.
• Perform routine medication and nursing procedures under the direction of the supervisor.
• Perform technical aspects of diet preparation, including operation of food grinder.
• Collect urine, fecal materials, hair, etc.
• Clean and sanitize cages, animal rooms and related service areas.
• Operate rack, bottle, cage washing machine, autoclave, floor scrubber and washer, clothes washer and dryer.
• Euthanize small laboratory animals as required.
• Load, unload and store food, cages and bedding materials, and other lab equipment and supplies.
• Deliver orders being careful not to contaminate food sacks.
• Operate incinerator for the destruction of animals and bedding.
• Receive animal deliveries, check received animals against order regarding sex, weight, general health and identify by tattooing.
• Maintain a daily census of all animals in the assigned facilities.
• Carry out quarantine and isolation procedures.
• Purchase small quantities of produce and other animal food items on occasion from local merchants.
• Instruct students and wage payroll employees when they are assisting with animal care in their area.

Job Requirements: 

• Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions;
• simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications;
• or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.
• Over 3 up to and including 6 months of effective experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 6 months of effective experience None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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