What are the responsibilities and job description for the Husbandry Attendant | Millbrook Field Center, NY position at Rockefeller University?
Speech and language are quintessential human traits. Yet remarkably,humans share many behavioral,neuroanatomical,and genetic similarities with other distantly related vocal learning species,like songbirds and cetaceans. In the Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language,we are investigating the evolutionary,developmental,and functional origins of these similarities at the level of neural circuits using a variety of model organisms and experimental approaches.
Overview
About the Field Research Center: Situated on 1,200 acres in Dutchess County, New York, about 80 miles north of the Rockefeller University campus, the Center for Field Research in Ethology and Ecology provides a setting for studying various organisms living under natural or seminatural conditions. The center has facilities for breeding and keeping animals indoors so that field and laboratory observations can be conducted in parallel. It currently supports a breeding program for the development of transgenic songbirds. Past research has covered diverse topics, such as the echolocation in bats, incidence of stress in natural populations of animals, perceptual cues used during nocturnal migration, biology of vocal learning in birds, and production of replacement brain cells in adult free-ranging animals. Equipment and facilities are available for descriptive and analytical research under both field and laboratory conditions.
Responsibilities
This position will assist current staff with husbandry duties, as well as be responsible for their own tasks relating to bird care. This is an on-site position at the Field Center in Millbrook, NY. As the Husbandry Attendant, you will perform day-to-day duties to help maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for the lab’s colony of transgenic songbirds.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning cages and equipment
- Driving soiled cand clean cages between buildings
- Monitoring and handling zebra finches
- Preparing feed
- Collecting specimens
- Administering topical and oral medications
This role requires someone who is highly dependable, and punctual, with the ability to consistently follow through on responsibilities without supervision. The care and wellbeing of the animals—and the smooth functioning of the lab—depend on someone who is reliable and takes ownership of their work.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be detail-oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, ability to work alone and stay focused. Candidates must be reliable, punctual and project oriented. Desire to learn about standard operating procedures and federal and state laws regulating animal use in research is necessary. Willingness to work with research animals, specifically birds, is necessary. In addition, candidates
• Must be able to bend, lift (30 lbs), carry, and be on your feet for long periods of time
• Must have a valid NY driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to drive in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be available weekends and some holidays.
• Must have a flexible schedule and ability to cover last minute care requests.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Background or knowledge of working with animals is preferable.
The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Compensation Range: Min
USD $42,500.00/Yr.
Compensation Range: Max
USD $42,500.00/Yr.
Salary : $42,500