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Vivarium Technician

  • 497716
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student
  • Closing at: Nov 25 2026 - 23:55 EST

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.

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