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Position Information
Posting Number:20255743VPosition Title:Animal CaretakerPosting TypeStudentHours/week:12-15Eligibility:Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester2025-2026 Academic YearLocation Tolentine HallDetailed Work Schedule
Schedule is somewhat flexible, but animals require daily care by one or more members of the animal care team. This includes weekends, academic breaks and holidays. Number of hours required per week varies, but averages 12-15 hours for each of two animal caretakers who coordinate duties for the animal colonies in the department.
Number of positions:4Department:143-Psychological and Brain SciencesContact Name:Dr. Ben SachsContact Phone/Extension:610-519-4722
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary:
Undergraduate animal caretaker will be responsible for managing and implementing research protocols related to husbandry, health monitoring and environmental support of laboratory animals.
