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JOB TITLE:
Vivarium Laboratory Aid I in the School of Pharmacy.
JOB PURPOSE:
Take care of research animals in the School of Pharmacy Vivarium
facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Change and clean mice and rat cages;
- Operate cage washer to wash dirty cages;
- Feed and water rodents;
- Wash and fill water bottles;
- Feed zebrafish and test water levels;
- Routine functional checks and cleaning for the animal facility
(check temperatures and ventilation, sweep/mop, etc.);
- Miscellaneous related tasks.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Be able to keep a consistent working schedule every semester. The
working schedule can be adjusted to your class schedule at the
beginning of every semester.
- Be able to work during the summer and winter holiday season.
Pre-arranged shift coverage with colleagues is available.
- At least one-year commitment to work.
COMPETENCIES:
Attention to Detail
Consistency
Analysis/Problem Identification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time (up to
three hours)
Effectively and safely perform the essential duties of the job with
or without reasonable accommodations. Understanding that this
position requires physically handling rodents, working in close
proximity to their waste and cages, working around significant
amounts of sawdust and other allergens, and other miscellaneous
tasks.
- Candidates with allergies and severe sensitivities may have a
difficult time with these conditions. Please review all
requirements of the position
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with rodents and fish.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally
requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete
application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to
campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to
work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding
our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at
307-766-2377 or email
jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of
30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.
The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year
university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and
outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community
ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the
About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie
offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close
proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver
area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor
enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually.
For more information about the region, please visit
http://visitlaramie.org/
Job Identification: 262472
Apply Before: 03/02/2027, 06:59 AM
Job Schedule:
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range:
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 10-12
Travel:
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