Lab Animal Caretaker

Lab Animal Caretaker - (260726)

 The Lab Animal Caretaker will provide basic animal husbandry care on a daily basis. Provides food, water and clean cages to all animals as assigned and maintain animal room sanitation on a scheduled basis; Responsible for daily observation and examination of animals for signs of illness, injury, and or behavioral changes. Responsible for observing and recording environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature, maintain hallways, storage areas, procedure and cage wash areas in a clean and organized manner and other related duties as assigned. Knowledge in basic husbandry and may assist the attending Veterinarian and/or Veterinary Technician in performing treatments or procedures on animals.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience
1 year experience in laboratory animal science related field Preferred

Licenses
Assist Laboratory Animal Tech Preferred 

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Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.  Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team.  Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

 

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike.  At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Your Tomorrow is Here!

 

 

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years.  Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.

 

 

At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.

 

 

It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.

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Primary Location

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Job

: Research & Science

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular