Animal Care Assistant, Comparative Medicine Resources

Job Title

Animal Care Assistant, Comparative Medicine Resources

Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular

Full-Time

293584

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. We are part of the University System of Georgia and are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

This position does require holidays/weekends on a rotating basis and would be considered essential in inclement weather.

Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting. Completes daily health observations, feeding, watering, and cleaning associated with laboratory species.

• Observes animal behavior and conditions, feeds and waters animals, maintains sanitary conditions, collects specimens, and aids research and veterinary personnel
• Reports clinical health observations to the Attending Veterinarian or supervisory personnel in the appropriate manner
• Performs routine duties associated with animal care, including restraining, medicating, and cleaning
• May assist in maintaining animal housing areas and facilities

High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous experience with animal care or equivalent related experience.

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Employees may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the…