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Job Description:

The education and experience will determine the grade in which the selected candidate is hired.

We are looking for a candidate that is engaged, enthusiastic, and committed to humane and compassionate care of animals. Animal Care Technicians clean, feed and water research animals housed in the Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE). This position is also charged with checking animalsâ™ health status and completing daily work logs and health enrichment forms.

Some weekend and holiday work required. Weekends are worked on a rotating basis, every 4 weeks. Availability and number of holidays to be worked is contingent upon staffing needs.

Job Competencies

• Must be willing to work and contribute effectively in a team setting.

• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community.

• Possess the ability to have meaningful and respectful two-way conversations.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with faculty who inquire about their research animals. Must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.

• The ability to access and use email for communication and documentation.

• Requires attendance/completion of all mandated safety training and adherence to the animal care occupational health and wellness policy.

• Involves working with a wide variety of animals and learning about the housing and care needs of each species.

• Requires the ability to adapt to changes that occur with short notice.

Education and Criminal background check required.

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.