Part-Time Animal Attendant -

Penn State University • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

We are seeking a part-time technical service animal attendant for the Zebrafish Functional Genomics Core at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. The candidate must be able to work in independently but in collaborative environment. Hours are flexible but do include several weekdays (morning and/or afternoon) and weekends on a rotation schedule, but not to exceed 20 hours per week. Zebrafish care duties include feeding, harvesting brine shrimp to feed the zebrafish that are housed in recirculating aquaria, cleaning aquarium and maintaining the systems. Must be able to communicate well with others, follow specific directions, work independently.. Must be willing to go through a short training period and work in a warm and humid environment. All are encouraged to apply, including retirees and graduate students. No experience required.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in independently but in collaborative environment
• Must be able to communicate well with others
• Must be able to follow specific directions
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be willing to go through a short training period
• Must be willing to work in a warm and humid environment
• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Zebrafish care duties include feeding
• Harvesting brine shrimp to feed the zebrafish that are housed in recirculating aquaria
• Cleaning aquarium and maintaining the systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees