Animal Care Technician

at  University of WisconsinMadison

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides animal care service for a rodent vivarium whose focus is animal welfare. This position feeds animals and maintains animal quarters, records, and supplies to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and in support of research and instruction. Our ideal candidate will be detail oriented and have good communication skills.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

EDUCATION:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a rodent vivarium is preferred.

Feeds animals and maintains animal quarters, records, and supplies to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and in support of research and instruction.

• 10% Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
• 15% Assists with preparing food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
• 5% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• 10% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
• 60% Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals to support research and teaching