Office of the Vice President for Research
Office of Animal Resources
Animal Caretaker I
The Office of Animal Resources at the University of Iowa is seeking an Animal Caretaker. In the role of an Animal Caretaker, you will join a team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other animal caretakers where you will provide husbandry to animals used in research. Husbandry includes feeding, cage sanitation, room cleaning and health assessment. Animal Caretakers are provided training and encouraged to become certified. This position functions under direct supervision, performs the work necessary to maintain compliance with federal, state, and/or university regulations. Overtime is required; staff will also work a rotating holiday schedule.
Shift Details
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Sunday – Thursday, days off are Friday and Saturday
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Tuesday – Saturday, days off are Sunday and Monday
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday, days off are Saturday and Sunday
Work Location: Multiple sites
For more information, please see: https://research.uiowa.edu/work-us
Recruiting Incentive: Recruitment incentive available; Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus depending on the shift hired to work.
Mon - Fri = up to $2000
Tues - Sat = up to $3000
Sun - Thurs = up to $3000
Details will be provided during the recruitment process.
To apply: See requisition 25002776 at https://jobs.uiowa.edu
Applicable background checks will be conducted
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