Office of Animal Resources

The University of Missouri seeks a reliable and service-oriented Animal Care Worker to support the Office of Animal Resources efforts to develop and deliver care, support, and help to University clients. The successful candidate will foster and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, clients, and other lab personnel. Must have a desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis.

Key Duties Performed By This Position Will Include

• Research animal husbandry and colony management
• Follows protocols to ensure the health and welfare of animals in care
• Facility cleaning and upkeep
• Washing dirty equipment and caging
• Prepping and sterilizing clean caging
• Maintaining animal care supplies and inventory

In Addition, The Individual Will Need

• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds
• Some repetitious movements of arms and hands
• Walking/standing while using a biosafety cabinet
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols
• Excellent time management skills and an attention to detail in documentation practices
• Capable of working both independently and in a collaborative team setting

Successful candidates will be persuasive communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills : leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university values.

Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

$15/hour

Grade: B

University Title: ANIMAL CARE WORKER

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Wednesday - Sunday

Must be able to read and write.

Ability and desire to handle and work with and around animals.

Good physical strength, condition and stamina sufficient to lift heavy objects.

Animal care experience

AALAS certification at ALAT, LAT, or LATg preferred

Punctual, Attentive, Driven, Motivated

Must be trainable and motivated to complete tasks without micromanaging. Tasks include washing/hosing kennels, facility upkeep, providing feed and some minimal animal treatment. Hearing conservation program enrollment is required.

University Application and Resume

Office of Animal Resources

In order to be considered as a Union Bidder for this position you must:

• complete ALL sections of the application (including all work experience - incomplete applications will not be considered)
• complete six months of regular service at the University
• apply within the published, five-day posting period
• meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy

Your qualifications for this position will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your job application.Once the job posting period is closed, there will be no opportunity to submit additional information regarding your qualifications. Therefore, you need to ensure that your application materials are complete when submitted.

Union Bid Period: 04/12/2023 - 04/18/2023