Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R104535

Minimum Requirements:

High school student, able to lift 50 pounds, push or pull loaded carts. Must pass criminal background check.

Position Description:

The University of Louisville Comparative Medicine is looking for graduating high school seniors to learn and gain experience. Participants will receive training, experience, and skills needed to provide quality husbandry care and cagewash operations for the humane care of laboratory animals.

Summary of Job Duties

• Assemble and sanitize-sterilize a variety of cage systems.

• Maintain and operate a variety of cage washer equipment.

• Perform daily animal health observations.

• Provide food and water to a variety of species.

• Provide animals with clean and enriched living environments.

• Provide daily enrichment, and socialization needs to a variety of species.

• Assist veterinary staff with medical treatments.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.