Hourly Pooled - Vivarium Laboratory Aid I, Science Institute

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JOB TITLE:  

Vivarium Laboratory Aid I - Model Organism Research Facility (MORF)

JOB PURPOSE:   

Take care of research animals in the Science Initiative’s Model Organism Research Facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Change and clean mice cages
- Operate cage washer to wash dirty cages
- Feed and water rodents
- Wash and fill water bottles
- Feed Xenopus frogs and clean filters and maintain water quality parameters
- Routine functional checks and cleaning for the animal facility (check temperatures and ventilation, sweep/mop, etc.)
- Miscellaneous related tasks

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

- Provide weekend coverage for animal health checks, provide any necessary care or feeding required during these checks

- Help provide holiday coverage or technician coverage when full time technicians are on vacation or sick

- 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: 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time (up to three hours), with or without reasonable accommodations 

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 aquatic animals

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  

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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