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Bastrop, TX
Source: MD Anderson Cancer Center careers · View original posting
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Animal Attendant
UT MD Anderson is seeking an Animal Attendant to support the Department of Comparative Medicine, a specialized department dedicated to the humane care and management of research animals that advance scientific discovery. The Animal Attendant plays a critical role in maintaining animal welfare standards and supporting research activities by ensuring clean, safe, and compliant environments for animal care.
The Animal Attendant position contributes to the mission of UT MD Anderson by enabling high-quality research through consistent care of animals and facilities. The Animal Attendant role supports daily operations within assigned areas, including Rhesus and Baboon care, and ensures adherence to regulatory standards and institutional protocols. The Animal Attendant is essential in maintaining compliance, safety, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some experience working with animals and a preference for those who meet American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification requirements. Candidates who demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to animal care and compliance standards will be well-suited for this role.
Minimum $18.00 - Midpoint $20.54 - Maximum $23.08
The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (summer hours are presently 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays required; weekend and holiday hours are 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 7 a.m. to noon.
Work Location: Bastrop, Texas, onsite
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Animal Attendant role supports groundbreaking research that advances human health while offering meaningful work, professional development, and a stable work-life balance through structured scheduling and comprehensive benefits.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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