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
Maintaining animal care supplies and inventory
Performs standard duties related to feeding and care of animals; prepares, mixes, and weighs food for animals
Administers special diets and waters animals
Maintains orderliness and sanitary conditions of premises;
Cleans cages, rooms, adjacent areas, and various equipment used in animal care
Safely operates cage washing equipment and autoclaves where cages and equipment are prepped and cleaned
In Addition, The Individual Will Need
Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds
Work involves extensive movement, lifting, walking, standing, bending, pulling, pushing, and twisting
Must be able to control any animal-related allergy with medication
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.