Animal Caretaker

Laboratory

Montgomery County, MD, US

Pay Rate Low: 16.60 | Pay Rate High: 19.00

• Added - 09/05/2024

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Our client is seeking an Animal Caretaker to join their team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with animals in either an animal hospital or laboratory environment.

Location: Montgomery County, MD

Pay: $17-$18 per hour

Type: Contract-to-hire

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow appropriate SOPs according to animal species.

• Feed and water animals according to schedule set down according to animal species and/or research protocol.

• Monitor and record humidity and temperature in appointed rooms daily, noting unusual sounds, odors, and ventilation changes.

• Clean and sanitize cages, water bottles, racks, and animal rooms.

• Understand and operate cage wash machine and autoclaves.

• Examine animals daily for signs of illness or reactions and reports such observations to an Animal Technician or Project Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience in animal handling in either veterinary hospital or laboratory environment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.