Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Temporary Research Assistant Husbandry Support

Assist animal care staff in tasks related to supporting the facility upkeep. Position is generally used in a time of being short staffed in the Animal Care Technician job class or for special projects. Tasks could include but are not limited to the following:

• Cleaning equipment located inside animal rooms
• Sweeping/mopping and sanitation of animal rooms
• Trash removal
• Changing paper liners in animal cages
• Prepping and organizing supplies in the department
• Stocking supplies into animal rooms and taking inventory of items needed
• Mail and Laundry
• Transport equipment within/between buildings
• Transferring animals into clean cages
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be able to function positively both independently and in a team setting.

Must be able to communicate and work effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

Must be able to work between a level of 8” above the floor and up to 7’ above the floor. Requires pushing and pulling of equipment weighing up to 1,000 pounds and performing repetitive motions over extended periods of time. Requires considerable use of arms, legs and activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and the handling of materials which may weigh as much as 50 pounds.

Desired Qualifications*

Hands-on animal experience at a farm, pet store, zoo, veterinary hospital, animal rehabilitation center, or through animal-related course work, etc.

Some college in a science field

Work Schedule

Schedule Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30 pm, 40hrs/week

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.