Animal Husbandry Technician I

Research AHT I Join Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lerner Research Institute embodies Cleveland Clinic's values of research, innovation, and education by conducting leading-edge research that improves the lives of patients today and in the future. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. Research AHT caregivers monitor and care for the health and well-being of research animals at Cleveland Clinic and support foundational pre-clinical research that will one day improve the lives of patients around the world. A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 6:00AM - 2:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform daily health observations and monitor the condition of research animals. Provide custodial care, fresh feed and fresh water to animals. Receive animal shipments and complete required documentation. Ensure that areas used for technical procedures are well maintained and supplied. Transport supplies, equipment and animals to and from various locations. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High school diploma or GED. Willing to be trained to properly handle all species of animals housed within the department. Is flexible, as animal care is 24/7/365. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Has experience in custodial care of animals. Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and transport equipment and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters. Capable of tolerating a significant amount of standing, bending and walking. May be required to work with biological, chemical and radiation hazards after proper training Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Created: 2024-11-03