Animal Caretaker I Michigan State University - 4.2 East Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Animal health monitoring Animal enclosure cleaning Animal feeding Proper waste disposal Clean workspace maintenance Animal watering Laboratory animal handling Entry level Pet care facility sanitization Full Job Description East Lansing, Michigan, United States Campus Animal Resources 10059512

Full Time/Part Time:

Temporary Support Staff Opening on: Sep 28 2026 Closing at: Oct 12 2026 - 23:55 EDT 09 Pay Commensurate with Experience Research And Innovation 1172153 Position Summary(Basic Job Function) This is a temporary position. Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing such duties as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals. Unit Position Summary Provides daily health observation of biomedical research animals including rodents, guinea pigs, rabbits, cats, dogs, sheep and other species; report health concerns to veterinary staff; provide food, water and clean cages; general facility cleaning and refuse disposal. Desired Qualifications Experience working with rodents and other animals. Certification at ALAT level. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Application Materials Resume, Cover Letter, and References. Work Hours Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday (

MWF:

7:30am-4pm,

T/TH:

7:30am-5pm,

Sat/Sun:

7:30am-1:30pm)

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//ANIMALCARE.MSU.EDU/ Summary of Health Risks Exposure to animal allergens. Summary of Physical Demands Lifting 50 lbs Frequently lift 25+ lbs Pushing/pulling carts of cages