Animal Caretaker I

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Campus Animal Resources 10059512
  • Full Time/Part Time: On-Call
  • Full Time/Part Time: Temporary
  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Nov 18 2025
  • Closing at: Dec 2 2025 - 17:00 EST
  • 09
  • Pay Commensurate with Experience
  • Research And Innovation
  • 1087418
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Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.
Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing such duties as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals.

 

Unit Position Summary

Provide daily health observation and reporting of concerns to veterinary team; provide food, water and clean cages; general facility cleaning and refuse disposal; rotational holiday coverage.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with rodents, cats, dogs and agricultural animals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter and resume

Work Hours

Schedule will be Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday. (MWF 7:30a-4p; T/Th 7:30-4pm

Website

WWW.ANIMALCARE.MSU.EDU

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to animal allergens

Summary of Physical Demands

  • Lifting 50 lbs
  • Frequently lift 25+ lbs
  • Pushing/pulling carts of cages

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