Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 12/04/25
Applications Due: 12/15/25
Vacancy ID: 204179
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleLaboratory Animal Caretaker
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade05
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $34312 to $42565 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00PM (pass days Saturday/Sunday) OR<br />Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00PM (pass days Saturday/Sunday)<br />Note: Once trained, work schedule includes weekend / holiday coverage typically every 3-4 weeks on a rotating basis
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address University at Albany (Laboratory Animal Resources)
1400 Washington Ave
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Job Specifics
Duties Description Laboratory Animal Caretakers maintain animal laboratory, cleans and washes facilities, cages, and other equipment, and performs other housekeeping duties as scheduled and directed to ensure that facilities are clean and adequately supplied. Laboratory Animal Caretakers observe animals to detect symptoms of disease and changes in condition. They encounter animals carrying a variety of communicable diseases including zoonosis. In handling, treating, feeding and all other contacts with such animals, incumbents use techniques designed to minimize the hazards of their own infection, as well as the contamination of uninfected stock or experimental animals.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
There are no minimum education or experience qualifications, however a completed application is required to be considered for this position.
Operating Needs:
Ability to lift 50lbs of animal feed and/or supplies. May be required to work on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Additional Comments MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link:
https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195349
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Office of Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 5184374731
Email Address classifiedjobs@albany.edu
Address
Street University at Albany
1400 Washington Ave
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on ApplyingMUST APPLY ONLINE using this link:
https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195349
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