Animal Care Assistant

University of Houston, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS
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Animal Care Assistant  - (STA008395) Animal Care Assistant 
Organization
: H0240 Animal Care Operations 

Description

 

Provides care of research animals according to established procedures. Learns and applies federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and policies on laboratory animals. May assist with minor veterinary procedures.

  • Maintains animal housing in assigned areas, including sanitizing, disinfecting, cleaning, and changing cages.
  • Provides feed and water to animals according to schedules and quantity requirements.
  • Monitors animal's health condition, reporting illness, injury, or unusual behavior to management.
  • Processes incoming animals according to procedures for each species.
  • Handles and restrains common laboratory animals as required.
  • Performs routine functional checks and daily maintenance on machinery operating in assigned area(s).
  • Assist in other minor technical research support as trained.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

    • EEO/AA 

    Qualifications

     High school and 1 year experience

    Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

     
    Notes to Applicant: cgarcia2194 
    Salary: 10.81 - 15.94 
    Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume 
    Employee Status
    : Regular/Benefits 
    Job Posting
    : Oct 19, 2021, 10:52:22 AM

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