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Job Description
Job Description
Animal Caretaker
Vaxxinova US is seeking an individual to join our team as an Animal Caretaker working in our Worthington, MN location.
About the Animal Caretaker Position :
The Animal Caretaker is responsible for the daily care of the animals used in research and development according to the established study protocols. In addition, the position ensures compliance with USDA and any regulatory agencies in regards to animal care. This position is part time, working weekends and holidays only. Average hours estimated to be 2 to 4 hours per day, up to 20 hours per week. Work hours are between 7am and 4pm. This position is eligible for $2 weekend shift differential.
Summary of Responsibilities :
- Care for research animals including but not limited to; daily observation, record keeping, feeding, and watering.
- Responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitation of the animal facilities, animal caging, and equipment.
- Operate and / or maintain power washers and other sanitization and / or sterilization equipment.
- Assist research staff with animal procedures including; animal restraint, animal handling, observation, vaccination, sample collection, and perform any special feeding requirements or treatments.
- Receive, sort and care for animals
- Maintain a healthy and safe animal environment
- Animal feeding and nutrition management
- Maintain and monitor overall animal health, care and treatment
Qualifications and Capabilities :
Experience / Educational Requirements :
About Vaxxinova
Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in ten countries including Brazil, Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Norway, the Netherlands, Thailand, and the USA. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.
Recruiting Agencies
Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.
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