Animal Caretaker I

### Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.
Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing such duties as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals.

### Unit Position Summary

Provide daily health observation and reporting of concerns to veterinary team; provide food, water and clean cages; general facility cleaning and refuse disposal; rotational holiday coverage.

### Desired Qualifications

Experience working with rodents, cats, dogs and agricultural animals.

### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

### Required Application Materials

provide resume and cover letter

### Work Hours

Schedule will be Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday. (MWF 7:30a-4p; T/Th 7:30-4p)

### Website

WWW.ANIMALCARE.MSU.EDU

### Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to animal allergens

### Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting 50 lbs

Frequently lift 25 lbs

Pushing/pulling carts of cages