Animal Care Attendant

Title: Animal Care Attendant 

Division: Center for Comparative Medicine (80001032)  

Department: Center for Comparative Medicine – TMF (90002598) 

Location: Houston (1100) 

Salary Range: $32,067 

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Employment Duration: Full-time 

FLSA Status: Nonexempt 

Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. This position provides routine animal care and handling for a diverse group of small research animals according to established procedures and standards.

Job Duties

• Feeds and waters small animals according to schedules and instructions.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, sanitizing rooms, equipment and hallways.
• Handles and transports animals and bedding material.
• Maintains bulk feed and bedding supplies necessary for daily use.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• No experience required.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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