What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker II position at The University of Iowa?
The Office of Animal Resources at the University of Iowa is seeking an Animal Caretaker II. In the role of an Animal Caretaker II, you will join a team of veterinarians, vet techs, and other animal caretakers where you will provide feeding and care of animals. Animal Caretakers do not conduct research, are provided training and encouraged to become certified. This position functions under general supervision, handles, feeds, and cares for animals and animal facilities in compliance with federal, state, and/or university regulations. Provides functional supervision to other employees as required. Position has mandatory overtime and works a rotating holiday schedule. Position may rotate to other OAR facilities to provide coverage.
Shift Details
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Sunday – Thursday, Days off are Friday, Saturday
Location: Multiple Buildings
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.
For additional information and a detailed job description, please visit the departmental website at:
https://research.uiowa.edu/work-us
About the Office of Animal Resources
The University of Iowa provides a centralized animal care program through the Office of Animal Resourceswhich reports to the Vice President for Research. The program includes animal housing facilities in the Colleges of Medicine, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Public Health. Additional sites affiliated with this program are the State Hygienic Laboratory in Ankeny, IA, the Iowa Raptor Project located near Lake MacBride, and the Lakeside Laboratory located near Lake Okoboji in Western Iowa.
The Office of Animal Resources (OAR) provides the expertise, care, and resources necessary for the maintenance of research animals. The OAR's mission is preservation of the University's animal research privilege and maintenance of a quality animal care and use program.
Qualifications:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
- Two years experience and/or education in animal care work, or demonstrated ability in the required skills, or
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Science full certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician with a minimum of one year applicable work experience.
- Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver’s license information under the Experience & Credentials section, as a license.
Applicants are invited to upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission, if they would like them included for consideration:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Contact: VPR Talent (VPR-Talent@uiowa.edu)
