STUDENT- Animal Care Technician

pbDuties and Responsibilities/b/p ol liProvides food, water, and basic husbandry care for a variety of animal species as trained by the animal care technician./li liCleans and sanitizes cages according to prescribed standards./li liObserves animals on a daily basis to assess health, environmental conditions, and social environment, and advises the animal care technician if any problems or critical health observations occur./li liMaintains lab, storage areas, and treatment rooms including sweeping and mopping floors as needed/li liWatering of greenhouse plants as needed and observing aquaponics system for any possible problems. Feed fish if necessary./li liPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned./li liMust be reliable, dependable, and detail-oriented./li /ol pRequirements/p ul liCurrently enrolled as a student at Ithaca College/li liPrior experience handling small rodents is preferred, but not essential/li liPreference given to students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, or ENVS/li /ul pbInstructions to Applicants: /bPlease apply using the Recruitment Cloud. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; attach resume and cover letter./p pPay Rate: $15.50/p pHiring Manager: spanJean Hardwick/span/ph2Company/h2divIthaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.br/br/Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.br/br/It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.br/br/For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting./div