Animal Caretaker I

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.

Provides daily health observation of biomedical research animals including rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, sheep and other species; report health concerns to veterinary staff; provide food, water and clean cages; general facility cleaning and refuse disposal.

Experience working with rodents and other animals. Certification at ALAT level.

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.

Resume, Cover Letter, and References.

Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday (MWF: 7:30a-4p, T/Th: 7:30am to 5pm, Sat/Sun 7:30am to 1:30pm

https://animalcare.msu.edu/

Exposure to animal allergens.

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

Advertised: Jul 16, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 30, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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