Job Title
Animal Caretaker II
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Ibt - Animal Resources
Proposed Minimum Salary
$20.71 hourly
Job Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Animal Caretaker II serve as a member of the IBT-Animal Resources team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
What you need to know
Salary: $20.71 - $22.78/hour ( Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience).
Please Note : May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or 'on-call duty'.
Cover Letter/Resume : A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
The Animal Caretaker II position will be responsible for the daily care and observation of animal health and reporting of findings. Changing and refreshing soiled caging material and adding fresh diet and hydration. Maintaining facilities by sweeping, mopping, stocking supplies, and organizing.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines. Provide a safe environment that fosters respect of all faculty, staff, students and visitors.
Computer skills in word processing and data entry.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Essential Duties/Tasks
Responsibilities:
Animal Care - Cleans animal cages and feeding equipment. Prepares basic animal food, feeds and waters animals according to established guidelines and schedules.
Laboratory and Technology Management - Operates large cage washing machines, high pressure cleaner, floor scrubber machine, and wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Collect, cleans, and sterilizes instruments with autoclave and chemical sterilant. Washes laundry and maintains equipment.
Compliance- Maintains sanitation and disease prevention conditions. This includes using sterile techniques when handling animals, cleaning and sterilizing floors, walls, and cubicle doors using high level disinfectants . Prepares and autoclaves caging for special population animals.
Procedural Assistance- Handles and restrains animals for research personnel.
Transportation- Transports animals, bulk feed and bedding materials. Assists with storing supplies which can include weekly large shipments of bedding and/or feed weighing up to 40lbs.
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.