Animal Caretaker I (Multiple Openings)
Job Description
The Office of Animal Resources at the University of Iowa is seeking an Animal Caretaker. In the role of an Animal Caretaker, you will join a team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other animal caretakers where you will provide husbandry to animals used in research. Husbandry includes feeding, cage sanitation, room cleaning and health assessment. Animal Caretakers are provided training and encouraged to become certified. This position functions under direct supervision, performs the work necessary to maintain compliance with federal, state, and/or university regulations. Overtime is required; staff will also work a rotating holiday schedule.
Shift Details
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Sunday – Thursday, days off are Friday and Saturday
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Tuesday – Saturday, days off are Sunday and Monday
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday, days off are Saturday and Sunday
Work Location
Multiple sites
Recruiting Incentive
Recruitment incentive available; Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus depending on the shift hired to work.
Mon – Fri = up to $2000
Tues – Sat = up to $3000
Sun – Thurs = up to $3000
Details will be provided during the recruitment process.
Work Modality: On Campus. This position is performed fully on campus.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay And Compensation
Pay Grade: 04
University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
About The Office Of Animal Resources
The University of Iowa provides a centralized animal care program through the Office of Animal Resources which reports to the Vice President for Research. The program includes animal housing facilities in the Colleges of Medicine, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Public Health. Additional sites affiliated with this program are the State Hygienic Laboratory in Ankeny, IA, the Iowa Raptor Project located near Lake MacBride, and the Lakeside Laboratory located near Lake Okoboji in Western Iowa.
The Office of Animal Resources (OAR) provides the expertise, care, and resources necessary for the maintenance of research animals. The OAR’s mission is preservation of the University’s animal research privilege and maintenance of a quality animal care and use program.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous animal caretaking experience in laboratory research environment, veterinary office, or animal hospital.
- Previous experience using cleaning/sanitation equipment.
- An application that is thorough including a complete work history listing specific duties and care performed.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Be detail oriented.
Position And Application Details And Instructions
You are invited to upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent ([email protected])
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Animal Caretaker I
- Appointment Type: Merit
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
- Pay Level: 04
Contact Information
- Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab
- Contact Name: VPR Talent
- Contact Email: [email protected]