Animal Care Staff

Position Description: 0001 - Husbandry Temp/Casual

Ongoing tasks may include the following:
Animal husbandry (clean cages, cage assembly, feeding, watering).
General sanitation (clean floors, walls, countertops).
House newly arrived animals and complete paperwork.
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Some work assignments will involve exposure to animal allergens, high levels of noise, and/or disinfectants, and sanitizing agents. To protect employees, the University of MN may require you to wear personal protection equipment, some of which may require medical monitoring and fitness testing. All required protective equipment, testing, and medical evaluations will be provided by the University.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Some weekend work may be required.
Must be able to lift/push 50 pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with rodents.
Experience with laboratory animals.
Experience caring for, cleaning, feeding, monitoring, and medicating animals.

Research Animal Resources (RAR) provides the University of Minnesota research community with animal care, procurement services, veterinary knowledge, and maintenance of housing facilities for animal-related research activities.

Pay Range: $16.25/hour

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

To apply, complete the online staff application and upload your resume.
You may also attach a cover letter and list of references, but these are not required. (Submitted references should be former supervisors, teachers, mentors, etc.)

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. This job opening will close on 4/25.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

All offers of employment for this position will be conditioned on the completion of a medical questionnaire, evidence of current tetanus immunization prior to start date, and/or a fitness for duty examination to ensure the applicant's ability to work in an environment that may present occupational health and safety hazards associated with work.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).