<p>Job Description</p> <p>At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.</p> <p>Cincinnati Children's is:</p> <ul> <li>Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years </li><li>Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding </li><li>Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024) </li><li>One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune </li><li>Consistently certified as great place to work </li><li>A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability </li><li>Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) </li></ul> <p>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li> <p>Data- Evaluates animal's health and condition each day; reporting abnormalities to the veterinary staff; Monitors and documents cage environments that are overcrowded due to multiple litters in one cage, too many adults in a single cage, or animals that are beyond nursing age. Accurately records daily cage census, animal health observations, weaned cages, and other important animal management practices with minimal errors.</p> </li><li> <p>Animal Care- Performs daily work involving the handling of conventional and genetically engineered animal models with varying health status. Animals may be recovering from surgical or invasive procedures and may have various biosafety levels. Performs routine euthanasia on laboratory animals according to the American Veterinary Medical Associations (AVMA) Panel on Euthanasia.</p> </li><li> <p>Environment of Animal Care- Changes cages or pens following aseptic and conventional technique and assures animals are not contaminated when outside of their primary enclosure. Maintains animal rooms (secondary enclosures) and facility hallways in a clean state so that secondary infections or other contamination do not occur.</p> </li></ul> <p>Provides basic husbandry care to laboratory animals; maintains animal inventory records and room maintenance records.</p> <p>Physical Requirements - Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand the duration of shift, and perform repetitive physical activities such as: pushing and pulling wheeled racks and carts, utilize a ladder or step stool, lift above shoulder level, reaching, stooping, and bending</p> <p>JOB QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent </li></ul> <p>Market Leading Benefits Including*:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive retirement plans</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition reimbursement for continuing education</p> </li><li> <p>Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners</p> </li><li> <p>Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs</p> </li><li> <p>Referral bonus program for current staff!</p> </li><li> <p>Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group</p> </li><li> <p>Physical and mental health wellness programs</p> </li><li> <p>Relocation assistance available for qualified positions</p> </li><li> <p>Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type</p> </li></ul> <p>Primary Location</p> <p>Burnet Campus</p> <p>Schedule</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Shift</p> <p>Day (United States of America)</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Veterinary Service</p> <p>Employee Status</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>FTE</p> <p>1</p> <p>Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <ul> <li>Expected Starting Pay Range </li><li>Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status </li></ul> <p>$17.86 - $21.49</p> <p>Comprehensive job description provided upon request.</p> <p>Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability</p>