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Animal Caretaker

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$37,000

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Animal Caretaker

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Animal Caretaker
Classification Title Research Technician I
Department Animal Facilities
Posting Number R260121
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63831
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The Laboratory Animal Facility at UB is seeking an Animal Caretaker who will be responsible for daily care of various laboratory species. The person will perform basic husbandry duties for animals housed in different health and safety levels: Clean animal rooms and caging, water and feed animals, dispose of wastes appropriately, follow safety protocols when using hazardous agents.

Additional duties are as follows:
  • Monitor health of animals and room environments and report abnormal conditions. Assist in veterinary care, administer treatments and perform other technical procedures. Humanely handle, restrain and transport animals.
  • Assist principal investigators, students and technicians.
  • Operate and maintain equipment used in cage preparation and room sanitation. Receive, house, remove and record arrival and departure of animals, maintain animal inventories. Perform tasks such as: maintenance of; supply inventories, breeding records, activity logs, sanitation records.

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  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires education in a specific field and at least one year of experience directly related to the research or program.
  • Also requires experience in a laboratory setting and/or with laboratory animals.
  • Animal care work outside of a residential setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $37,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 37.5 hours per week
This position requires rotating weekend work
Campus All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Elizabeth Ertel
Contact's Pronouns She/Her
Contact's Title Facility Manager
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-829-6826
Posting Dates
Posted 08/13/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 09/28/2026
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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