Primate Caretaker

**Job Summary**:
The Primate Caretaker performs animal health checks on nonhuman primates; performs TB testing procedures; feeds animals and administers special diets when necessary; performs standard animal treatment procedures for minor illnesses; performs blood draw procedures; tattoos animals; cleans and sanitizes animal housing and other animal areas; handles animals including transporting, training and weighing; enter animals health data into database, and other tasks as assigned.

**Responsibilities**: Collects samples and administers medication and treatments, in addition to feeding and maintenance responsibilities, to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and support research and instruction.
- 25% Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research
- 10% Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
- 15% Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
- 5% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
- 10% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
- 25% Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research
- 10% Operation of automatic cage wash machine

**Institutional Statement on Diversity**:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

**Education**:
Preferred
H.S. Diploma

**Qualifications**:
No experience required. Incumbent will work with our training unit and experienced staff to learn the tasks to be performed, including but not limited to nonhuman primate handling and care techniques, utilizing standard safety practices and precautions, and recognizing nonhuman primate behavior considered symptomatic of an illness or injury. The incumbent will undergo extensive training to obtain proficiency in the care of nonhuman primates to perform these tasks under limited supervision.

Salary commensurate with experience. Applicants must have one-year previous nonhuman primate experience to qualify for higher pay rate. Must have previous experience with animal husbandry, performing animal health observations, administering medications, etc.

**Work Schedule**:
Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Job includes a 5-day work week with weekend and holiday work required. Schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday. Possibility exists that schedule will include both weekend days and will require mandatory overtime.

We have several facilities, including a location at UW Hospital and Blue Mounds, WI. Applicants may be assigned to work at these locations at any time during employment with the WNPRC.

**Work Type**:
Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

**Appointment Type, Duration**:
Ongoing/Renewable

**Salary**:
**Minimum** $18.36 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

**Additional Information**:

- Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 65 lbs independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.
- Physical ability to lift, sit, stand, bend, reach, squat, twist and push to safely handle and care for the nonhuman primates.
- Must be TB negative
- Must be comfortable working with animals in a research setting, and around or directly with infectious diseases and hazardous materials
- Applicant will be required to have a measles titer within the first week of employment. Depending on the results of the blood test, applicant may need to be immunized
- Allergies to animals must be controlled by medication
- A criminal background check is required to ensure eligibility to work with animals. In addition, detailed reference checks will be conducted prior to employment to verify prior good standing in animal care.
- Must possess a valid driver's license that meets standards of UW Risk Management in order to operate WNPRC vehicles.
- This is considered an essential position, and as such, applicant must be willing to fulfill the duties of the position.
- Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the University and to protect the University from both actual conflicts of interest and the appearance of co