Vivarium Laboratory Aid 1

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JOB TITLE:  

Vivarium Laboratory Aid I in the School of Pharmacy.

JOB PURPOSE:   

Take care of research animals in the School of Pharmacy Vivarium facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Change and clean mice and rat cages;
- Operate cage washer to wash dirty cages;
- Feed and water rodents;
- Wash and fill water bottles;
- Feed zebrafish and test water levels;
- Routine functional checks and cleaning for the animal facility (check temperatures and ventilation, sweep/mop, etc.);
- Miscellaneous related tasks.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

- Be able to keep a consistent working schedule every semester. The working schedule can be adjusted to your class schedule at the beginning of every semester.
- Be able to work during the summer and winter holiday season. Pre-arranged shift coverage with colleagues is available.
- At least one-year commitment to work.   

COMPETENCIES: 

Attention to Detail
Consistency
Analysis/Problem Identification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time (up to three hours) 

Effectively and safely perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Understanding that this position requires physically handling rodents, working in close proximity to their waste and cages, working around significant amounts of sawdust and other allergens, and other miscellaneous tasks. 

• Candidates with allergies and severe sensitivities may have a difficult time with these conditions. Please review all requirements of the position   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

Experience working with rodents and fish.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

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