Student Animal Care Technician - Gnotobiotics
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Job No: 507331
Division/Organization: School of Medicine & Public Health
Department: Med Sch Research Support Progs
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: GENETICS-BIOTECHNLGY CNTR BLDG
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $11.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Facilities and Landscaping
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Department Overview:
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We are a department in the School of Medicine and Public Health that specializes in germ-free animal research support and husbandry. We work closely with faculty across campus focusing on microbiome research. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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As soon as possible. |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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10 - 15 |
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Schedule:
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Variable hours available between the hours of 7am -- 4pm. We will work around your class schedule and exams each semester. Ability to work during summer break is preferred. Weekend work may be possible upon completion of training. |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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$11.00 |
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Number of Positions:
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1-2 |
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Qualifications:
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Ability to work independently or with others. Must have good communication skills and attention to detail. Must be reliable and show up to work on time when scheduled. Ability to work for several consecutive semesters preferred. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Previous experience in working with or handling animals is preferred, however all training will be Must be detail-oriented and be able to follow directions. Must be organized, use effective communication and able to be a team player.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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Duties include preparation and autoclave of supplies, set up and take down of vinyl isolators, cleaning of biocontainment cages and other supplies, routine animal husbandry in isolators and performing PCR in fecal samples for microbial surveillance.
Preparation of sterile supplies, cleaning of biocontainment cages and animal husbandry as needed. This position is 100% on-site.
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Physical Demands:
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Ability to stand for extended periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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