Animal Caretaker

Posting Number:
20255743V

Position Title:
Animal Caretaker

Posting Type:
Student

Hours/week:
12-15

Eligibility:
Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester:
2025-2026 Academic Year

Location :
Tolentine Hall

Detailed Work Schedule:
Schedule is somewhat flexible, but animals require daily care by one or more members of the animal care team. This includes weekends, academic breaks and holidays. Number of hours required per week varies, but averages 12-15 hours for each of two animal caretakers who coordinate duties for the animal colonies in the department.

Number of positions:
4

Department:
143-Psychological and Brain Sciences

Contact Name:
Dr. Ben Sachs

Contact Phone/Extension:
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Position Summary Information Job Description Summary:
Undergraduate animal caretaker will be responsible for managing and implementing research protocols related to husbandry, health monitoring and environmental support of laboratory animals.

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Physical Demands Summary:

Wage Rate:
10.00/hour

Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Open Until Filled:
Yes