Student Lab Animal Care Assistant

Student Lab Animal Care Assistant Posting Information

• Posting Number: G/R26251P
• Working Title:
  
  Student Lab Animal Care Assistant
• Department:
  Vet Med-Poultry Diagnos & Rsch
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Advertised Salary: $11.50–$12.50/hr, Commensurate with Experience
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/04/2024
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Full Time Equivalent: 50%
• Is Position of Trust:
  Yes
• Security Access:
  Yes
• Background Investigation:
  Will be conducted; includes criminal and credit checks

Feed, water and care for research animals (chickens/turkeys). Clean cages, rooms, isolation units and equipment in assigned areas. Maintain assigned areas according to SOPs in an orderly and sanitary manner. Operate high pressure washer and disinfecting equipment. Routinely handle, restrain, relocate and transport animals within facilities. Maintain accurate records including animal inventory, feed inventory, house pens, identification tags, cleaning solutions and care schedules.

Grounds maintenance in summer and winter (policing area regularly). Perform related work as directed by supervisor.

• Feed, water and care for research animals (chickens/turkeys)
• Clean cages, rooms, isolation units and equipment in assigned areas
• Maintain assigned areas according to SOPs (in an orderly and sanitary manner)
• Handle, restrain, relocate and transport animals within facilities

• Maintain accurate records including animal inventory, feed inventory, house pens, identification tags, cleaning solutions and care schedules

• Operate high pressure washer and disinfecting equipment
• Grounds maintenance in summer and winter (policing area regularly)
• Perform related work as directed by supervisor

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

• Recruitment Contact Name:
  Brent Lovern
• Recruitment Contact Email: izudropd