Animal Caretaker Job at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • Skidmore College
  • Saratoga Springs, NY

Job Description

Animal Care Technician

The Animal Care Technician is a critical participant in the maintenance and management plan for the college's census of laboratory animals used both in research and teaching. The successful candidate will provide support in the Animal Research Facility that includes daily care and maintenance of housing for rodents, several aquatic species, and amphibians that support research and teaching in several academic departments. This is a part-time "on-call" position, anticipated to average 10 hours per week, which may include weekend and holiday hours.

Minimum Qualifications: high school diploma; demonstrated high level of reliability, responsibility, and attention to detail; experience working with animals (research, farm, or companion) beyond pet ownership; job requires lifting up to 50lbs, and ability to do tasks that require repetitive bending and reaching.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree or higher in a field related to animal care; experience working with laboratory animal research and technical animal facility support

Pay rate: $18.50 per hour

Required documents needed to apply:

  • On-line application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result. CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Skidmore College

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, 10 hours per week

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