Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.
Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing such duties as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals.

Unit Position Summary

Provide daily health observation and reporting of concerns to veterinary team; provide food, water and clean cages; general facility cleaning and refuse disposal; rotational holiday coverage. 

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with rodents and other animals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Special Instructions

Please include resume with application

Work Hours

Sunday through Thursday, 7:30am to 4pm.

Website

WWW.ANIMALCARE.MSU.EDU

Summary of Health Risks

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue Exposure to animal allergens

Summary of Physical Demands

• Frequently lifting 25-50lbs
• Frequently carrying 25+lbs
• Frequently pushing/pulling