Hourly Pooled - Vivarium Aid I

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Wyoming and involves taking care of research animals in the Vivarium facility. The university is committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace and encourages individuals whose expertise and experience align with the institution's goals to apply.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time (up to three hours)
• Effectively and safely perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• Understanding that this position requires physically handling rodents, working in close proximity to their waste and cages, working around significant amounts of sawdust and other allergens, and other miscellaneous tasks
• Candidates with allergies and severe sensitivities may have a difficult time with these conditions
• Consistent working schedule every semester
• Ability to work during the summer and winter holiday season
• At least one-year commitment to work

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with rodents and fish

Responsibilities

• Change and clean mice and rat cages
• Operate cage washer to wash dirty cages
• Feed and water rodents
• Wash and fill water bottles
• Feed zebrafish and test water levels
• Routine functional checks and cleaning for the animal facility (check temperatures and ventilation, sweep/mop, etc.)
• Miscellaneous related tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED