Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and proper functioning of our animal care facilities. The role involves handling animals with care, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining a clean and organized environment to support research activities.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize animal cages and related environmental items.
• Perform daily routine maintenance checks on automated cage wash machines.
• Prepare appropriate housing for the receipt of new animals and assist with receiving animals.
• Report the need for equipment repair, such as cages and racks, to appropriate personnel.
• Sanitize floors, walls, and other surfaces in the automatic cage wash area and other lab areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized cage wash area and storage area.
• Complete animal care technical duties, including changing liners and sanitizing animal room walls and floors.
• Receive, store, and distribute animal husbandry supplies.
• Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments in the assigned area.
• Prepare environmental enrichment items, both edible and durable.
• Operate basic lab equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Prepare study and colony supplies as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in husbandry and animal handling.
• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance of a research vivarium.
• Ability to problem solve and make quick decisions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

Work Environment

The position operates Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm. The role requires working in a research vivarium, handling animals, and maintaining cleanliness in a laboratory environment. The candidate should be prepared for physical tasks and flexible work hours.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stilwell, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025.

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