Job Information
Washington State University Animal Technician 1 in Pullman, Washington
Animal Technician 1
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
September 3, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
525E-YNCSNPS - Animal Technician 1
Business Title:
Animal Technician 1
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As an Animal Technician 1 in the Office of the Campus Veterinarian, you will perform routine daily tasks involved in the care, monitoring, handling, and feeding of animals and provide for the custodial duties of university animal facilities. You must have the ability to follow detailed directions and good attention to detail in performing animal care tasks. In this position you will provide support to the vivarium users in the Integrated Vivarium Services Unit (IVS).
To support WSU's ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $1,500. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/hiring-incentive-and-employee-referral-program/.
Required Qualifications:
• Physical ability to do required work; ability to read and write.
• Be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/#four_3 and departmental driving standards.
• Must be able to travel drive distance to pick up animal shipments from airports. i.e. Pullman, Lewiston, or Spokane.
• Must be able to drive 1-ton lift gate truck with manual transmission.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment if necessary based on research needs, occupational health and safety requirements, and requirements set by WSU bio-safety officer.
• Must abstain from wearing scented products or using scented products at work due to the sensitivity of the animals and research.
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule that could include weekends, after hours and holidays as needed and directed by supervisor.
• This is an essential position, and the employee will be expected to report to work under conditions that other employees are not required to report to work, such as inclement weather and WSU suspended operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior husbandry experience with a wide range of animal species and working with animals in a research or teaching institution.
• Experience managing rodent breeding colonies
• AALAS Certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level or higher.
Additional Information:
Area/College: Office of Research
Department Name: Campus Veterinarian
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-1165
Department Link: https://campusvet.wsu.edu/
Monthly Salary: $2,889 to $3,643 | Range 30 Steps C - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehe