Lab Animal Care Attendant I/II/III
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Requisition Number S4128P Home Org Name Ritchey Endowment Income Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title Lab Animal Care Attendant I/II/III Job Class Code ID03 (A-C) Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is excited to recruit candidates for a Lab Animal Care Attendant. The Animal Care Attendant will be responsible for providing daily care, cleanliness, and upkeep for a variety of laboratory animals in a laboratory or hospital setting.

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Essential Functions

1. Ensures animal cages and/or containment rooms are kept clean and orderly. Restocks supplies needed for cleaning rooms and meeting care animal needs.

2. May perform a variety of animal care duties including but not limited to feeding, watering, monitoring basic animal health and behavior, cage change out and cleaning of kennels.

3. May perform a variety of animal care facility services including but not limited to upkeep and maintenance of animal housing areas such as but not limited to sweeping, mopping, sanitization of walls, floors, tables, and equipment.

4. Assists with animal treatment and health needs on an as needed.

5. Assists with quality assurance and reports mechanical or physical plant issues.

6. May perform a variety of duties in animal support areas including but not limited to laundry, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and loading and unloading supply racks.

7. Adherence and understanding of biosecurity protocols including but not limited to wearing correct personal protective equipment (PPE), stocking of PPE, and maintaining footbaths.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Level I:High school diploma or equivalent.

Level II:High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience in animal care and husbandry practices. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Level III:High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience in animal care and husbandry practices. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Driver's license required upon hire

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Follows standardized rules, procedures, and operations. Works under limited

supervision, and prioritizes tasks independently, and resolves recurring problems.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $31,200 - $42,910 Job Category Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 12/09/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

* Resume

Optional Documents

* Cover Letter

* Other Documentation (2)

Supplemental Questions

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* * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.

(Open Ended Question)

* * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

* Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period

* Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period

* Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee

* Not an Auburn or AUM employee

* * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

* Yes

* No

* * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection?

* Yes

* No