Position Title:

Animal Caretaker - Casual Job

Position Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

The Animal Caretaker is responsible for the monitoring and care of animals and supports the Biology, Psychology, Animal Behavior, and Neuroscience Programs. Animal care at Bucknell is a necessary and critical component that allows Bucknell to be in full compliance with Federal Regulations regarding animal housing and care.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Animal Caretaker Manager.

Work Setting/Work Schedule:

This position requires an on-campus presence.
Exposure to laboratory animals and their waste products.
This is non-exempt (hourly), non-benefits eligible job.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Hours of work approximately 10 - 20 hours per week.

What You Will Do:

Routine cleaning of cages and living spaces.
Animal handling, feeding and food preparation.
Monitoring of food and liquid intake.
Provision of adequate environmental enrichment.
Early detection of signs of illness, injury, pregnancy, or abnormalities in physiology or behavior.
Keep records of day-to-day animal care (e.g. including feeding, cleaning, health checks.
The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required:

Ability to communicate with clarity and professionalism.
Comfortable using email, Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred, but not required:

Some immunizations are preferred.
Previous experience and training in animal care and husbandry and other cleaning tasks.
AALAS certification at any level is preferred.
Knowledge of animal care within the context of biomedical research or veterinary care.

Physical Requirements:

Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
Able to push and pull carts without accommodation.

Job Exempt:

Salary Range:

17.50-17.50

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.