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Entry Level Purdue Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Groundskeeper

West Lafayette, IN · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

West Lafayette Job Summary Purdue University and its Intercollegiate Athletics Department are looking for an entry-level groundskeeper at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. The candidate must have ...

Care Team Representative

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

... Entry-level, Care Team Representative Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and ... 8909 Purdue Road, Suite 501, Indianapolis, IN ✨ What we offer: * A stable, consistent work ...

Care Team Representative

Indianapolis, IN

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

... Entry-level, Care Team Representative Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and ... 8909 Purdue Road, Suite 501, Indianapolis, IN What we offer: * A stable, consistent work ...

Care Team Representative

Indianapolis, IN

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

... Entry-level, Care Team Representative Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and ... 8909 Purdue Road, Suite 501, Indianapolis, IN ✨ What we offer: * A stable, consistent work ...

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Research Technician

Research Technician

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 3 days ago


Purdue University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Req Id: 37527
Job Title: Research Technician
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Research Technician, Associate is an entry-level position that builds skills in providing husbandry and care to a variety of laboratory anmals listed on approved protocols including but not limited to rodents, rabbits, sheep, swing, horses, cows, and poultry in conventional, barrier, and barn housing. This position will learn and perform husbandry and health checks for all species on campus as well as any new species that arrive for future studies. Change cages/clean stalls, use specialized equipment (including rack washer, bulk autoclave, steam gun, skid steer). Work with animals exposed to biological/chemical/radiation hazards, and prepare animal caging components for use in the animal facilities. Perform other cleaning and maintenance duties as necessary. Occasional euthanasia of rodents.
What We're Looking For:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Two years of animal care related experience
  • Basic computer and data-entry skills
  • Basic knowledge of animal care
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
  • Exhibit professional behavior in speaking with all staff (Purdue and non-Purdue interacetions)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work overtime and on weekend/holidays
  • Abiity to pull/push large heavy equipment; push/pull equipment up and down ramps;repetitive lifting/turning/bending/reaching (high and stretching low)
  • Ability to be on feet and moving all day
  • Ability to enter stalls or caging with large animals (cow/horse/sheep/pig) and work in the stall with the animals present
  • Exhibit professional behavior in speaking with all staff (Purdue and non-Purdue interactions)

What Is Helpful:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree
What We Want You To Know:
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
  • A background check is required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

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