About the role
Title: Vivarium Technician
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
Hours Per Week: up to 20
Contact Person: Kelly Watson
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Vivarium Technician is a student position responsible for supporting the daily care and well-being of the Center for Science & Environmental Education’s Ambassador Animal program. The technician will assist with feeding, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, monitoring animal health and behavior, maintaining appropriate environmental conditions, and keeping accurate care records.
The Vivarium Technician will follow established animal care and safety protocols and communicate any concerns regarding animal health, behavior, or facility conditions to the appropriate supervisor. The position may also assist with preparing ambassador animals for educational programs, outreach events, and other Center activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must be enrolled at EKU.
Experience: Previous experience providing direct care for animals is required. Experience may include employment, volunteer work, internships, coursework, animal husbandry, veterinary settings, wildlife rehabilitation, shelters, farms, or other comparable animal-care environments.
Preferred Qualifications
This position requires reliability, attention to detail, a commitment to animal welfare, and the ability to work independently while following established care procedures.
Job Duties
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions: Student must have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination.
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.