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Zoo Keeper Job at Saint Paul, Minnesota

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:05:06 +0000

GENERAL DUTIES:Performs a complex range of activities required for the care and management of animals in a
municipal zoo collection including maintaining a safe, healthy, clean, and attractive living environment. Observes, interprets, and documents animal behaviors, health status, and food consumption. Maintains all records required by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Suggests policy changes and resolves complex system-wide challenges utilizing independent judgment. Performs related duties as required. Current opening specializes in Marine Mammal training.

REQUIREMENTS:
• A Bachelor Degree in Biology, Zoology, or a related field. Or High School Diploma or General Education Development certificate (GED), and two (2) years of experience in a zoological or wildlife park environment.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license, or equivalent out-of-state driver’s license. The driver’s license must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses within the two (2) year period prior to the date of appointment. Suspensions for parking-related offenses are excluded.

The Marine Mammal Trainer/Zoo Keeper performs all aspects of marine mammal training and husbandry. This includes assisting in establishing proper diet and feeding protocols, maintaining clean, safe animal areas and
exhibits, training and maintaining husbandry behaviors, public presentations, water quality monitoring, behavioral observations, animal enrichment, collaborating on exhibit design and construction, administering appropriate treatments or corrective actions and maintaining accurate records. This position is also responsible for the husbandry and care of birds, fish, amphibians, reptile, invertebrates, and other animals.

To apply, Submit City of Saint Paul Application via online, mail, fax, or in person.
Website: www.stpaul.gov/jobs Email: Jobs@stpaul.gov Fax: 651.292-7656
Address:
Office of Human Resources
200 City Hall Annex
25 W. 4th Street
St. Paul, MN 55102

Full Time Mammal Keeper Jobs at Atlanta Zoo

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:39:14 +0000

Job Purpose: Reporting to the department’s Lead Keepers, Assistant Curator, and Curator, this position is responsible for animal husbandry and maintenance of exhibit and holding areas of the Mammal Department. Zoo Atlanta’s Mammal Department includes: carnivores (e.g., tigers, lions, otters, meerkats, giant pandas), hoofstock (e.g., giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, gazelle, bongo, sheep, goats), kangaroos, swine, elephants, and rhinos.

Requirements: Experience working with a variety of mammals, particularly the species in Zoo Atlanta’s collection; Good written and oral communication skills and ability to interact with zoo visitors; Able to function as a team member and get along well with co-workers; Zoo Atlanta is open to the public 363 days out of the year, therefore, all positions at Zoo Atlanta may require employees to work some weekends, holidays and evenings; Must have a positive attitude supporting department goals and those of Zoo Atlanta; Experience with operant conditioning and enrichment techniques.

Education: Four year degree in biology, psychology, or related field (sufficient relevant experience will be considered in partial fulfillment of education requirement). At least one year of prior animal care experience or internship at a zoological facility.

Duties: Specific responsibilities include participating in daily husbandry, exhibit maintenance and visitor interaction programs, and observing and reporting animal behavior and health to supervisors and veterinary staff. Maintain a high performance level of general keeper duties including: excellent animal care, visitor interactions involving scheduled on-ground talks to guests, research facilitation, active participation in animal training programs via operant conditioning. Candidate is expected to maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures. Monitor health and behavior of animal collection and communicate changes to supervisors and vet staff. Oversee administration of medications as applicable. Apply Online

Formulation Scientist at Aerotek Scientific, Pensacola, FL

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:54:26 +0000

Aerotek Scientific, located in Pensacola, FL has an immediate opening for a Formulation Scientist. The Formulation Scientist will design and perform experiments leading to the development of rational, scientifically sound formulations and manufacturing; as well as formulating new products to customer specifications and improving existing formulations and manufacturing processes.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent
Professional Certification as a Pharmaceutical Technologist; Project Management, or Scale Up process experience; Instrumentation: HPLC, MS, GC, UV; Veterinary experience; Tablet Formulation; Stable Job History.

Join Aerotek Scientific LLCSM, one of the fastest growing providers of scientific and clinical research services in the nation. They’re constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across the scientific and clinical research communities. At Aerotek Scientific, we know it’s more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It’s the support you get. That’s the reason Aerotek Scientific offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don’t put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Scientific team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Apply Online

Animal Caretaker, Department of Biomedical Services, Walter Reed in Forest Glen, MD

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:15:48 +0000

SoBran, Inc has a position available to serve as an Animal Caretaker at Walter Reed in Forest Glen, MD. Primary duties are the daily care and maintenance of laboratory research animals, requiring various levels of biohazard containment. 2 years of experience providing laboratory animal care or equivalent. Basic computer skills and knowledge required. Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs; bend, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs daily animal health checks and reports any abnormal animal conditions to the veterinarian, veterinary technician, or manager; Understands and follows all SOP’s and Quality Assurance Standards. Familiarity with GLP requirements is a plus; Receives, examines, transfers, identifies and properly houses incoming animal shipments according to SOP’s and protocols; Changes animal microisolator caging, to include feed and water, according SOP’s and/or specific approved protocols and the approved schedule; Assists with the restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species as requested; Properly prepares animals for exportation as directed; Maintains animal census reports, animal health records, and other forms as requested; Disposes of dead animals following standard SOP’s and policies; Assists with technical procedures (sample collection, injections, medications). Apply Online

Animal Control Supervisor, Police Dept – 501 East 56 Hwy, Olathe, Kansas

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:00:09 +0000

To supervise, assign, and review the work of animal control employees and oversee the operations of the City’s animal shelter. Performs a variety of services involved in the enforcement of State and local animal control laws.

Experience: 3 – 5 years increasingly responsible experience in Animal Control. 1 – 3 years of supervisory experience.
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. Associates degree preferred.

Applicant must successfully pass an indepth background investigation, polygraph examination, pre-employment physical, and drug screen. Must have a valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record.

Duties: Manage field services program and animal shelter operations; Coach/lead, motivate, develop and evaluate assigned personnel; Develop and oversee an annual budget of approximately $325,000; Manage IT programs as they relate to animal control; Knowledge and compliance with all federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances regarding animal control, rabies control, and animal shelters; Develop and implement City ordinances and policies as related to animal control. Apply Online

Small Animal Nursing Supervisor at The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital – VMTH

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:20:22 +0000

Under general supervision, provides supervision of the Small Animal Nursing (SAN) staff and students as well as management of the Small Animal Nursing facilities (a 24/7 unit). Performs patient care and clinical support. Acts as quasi-instructor for students, volunteers and clinic clients.

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.

May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers. Contact with animals, including restraint of animals (sometimes fractious) as required. Apply Online

Animal Care Technician, Abbott Laboratories, Lake County, IL

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:53:53 +0000

Must be proficient in non-AWA regulated species, have experience in or cross-trained in AWA regulated and non-regulated species with willingness to work with all species of animals including non-human primates. Must be building cross-trained if hierarchical promotion. Must have the ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities. Works well with others in a team. Must be of good standing in attendance and have good verbal and written communication skills.

The Department of Comparative Medicine (R-403) provides health surveillance, preventative disease programs and daily husbandry and care for all laboratory animals in Abbott’s Lake County facilities. In doing so, the organization helps to assure that all animal model-based research and development conducted at Abbott Laboratories is performed in a humane, regulatory-proper, scientifically-sound and socially-acceptable manner by properly trained scientists.

Minimum of 3 years experience in the field of laboratory animal science. Certification (American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), minimum of Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).

The Animal Care Program provides the scientific support and technical training for research scientists and their groups in all Lake County Abbott divisions (ADD, GPRD, Ross). The department has primary responsibility for assuring that the Animal Care Program meets the standards for continued accreditation by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) and meets the regulations required for compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Apply Online

Animal Care Technician at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:45:34 +0000

Perform a variety of duties to ensure the care, maintenance and husbandry of the satellite transgenic mouse facility. Maintain animal care and cleanliness of the facility. Primarily be responsible for all issues involved in the care of transgenic mice in individually ventilated cages in close collaboration with investigators in the Laboratory of Genetic Neuropharmacology.

Duties and Responsibilities: Clean and autoclave all cages, racks and bottles as needed; Check and fill all water bottles; Monitor operations of barrier rack systems and care for transgenic mouse population, following precaution techniques and protocols at all times; Sweep and mop all floors in all animal housing rooms; Report all animal health problems to supervisor and veterinarian-on-call; Record temperature and humidity in all holding rooms, and sanitation cycle temperature strips in log books, for review by inspectors as required.

Requirements: Good Animal handling skills; Good oral and written communication skills; Sound analytical and organizational skills; Ability to identify potential problems and troubleshoot solutions; Must be able to logically and effectively structure tasks and set priorities.

McLean Hospital is pleased to offer a full spectrum of benefits for all staff regularly scheduled to work 16 hours or more per week (benefits are pro-rated for part time staff). Apply Online

Animal Care Technician Jobs at Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:13:08 +0000

Helen Woodward Animal Center is currently seeking an animal care technician. Qualifications as follows: Some animal handling experience required, preferably in a kennel environment. Able to properly handle, exercise, and control large dogs and/or cats difficult cats and exotics. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team environment. Must have good verbal and written communication and prioritization skills. Must be detail oriented and organized. Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. Ability to work closely with animal (dog, cat, exotics) hair/dander.

Accurately complete daily duties which include maintenance of animal records, provide animals with necessary bedding and water, meet standards for exercise, attention, feeding, hygiene, and light medications as required. Continually monitor pets and their kennels to check for needed supplies and care. Extensive time spent cleaning kennels to provide a safe and healthy environment for boarding pets. Keep supervisor apprised of assigned animals’ emotional and physical condition, reporting any signs of stress or other health issues in a timely manner. Assist fellow employees and other departments as needed. Follow safety and sanitation policies throughout facility in order to maintain HWAC standards of excellence. Apply Online

Animal Care Technician University of Miami, Miami, FL

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:55:13 +0000

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has an opportunity available for an Animal Care Technician, within the Division of Veterinary Resources, located on our Medical Campus. This individual provides daily care for various species of animals. Duties will include daily observation; feeding and watering; sanitizing and/or sterilizing animal cages and equipment; exercising and providing environmental enrichment. At times, the Technician will be required to assist veterinary and research staff with animal procedures such as the collection of biological samples and the administration of medications and treatments. The Technician must receive and store materials/supplies as well as maintain animal records.

Discover all this and countless opportunities that reward your talent. The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is proud to offer those who lead with us competitive salaries, medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, university paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

High School Diploma or equivalent and one year minimum of animal care experience or six month of experience in an animal research facility. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is desirable, but not required. Excellent English language communication skills and computer literacy is required. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull 50 pounds without assistance.Any appropriate combination of education, certifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered. Apply Online