UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker (NY HELPS) in Buffalo, NY

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Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker (NY HELPS)
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Position Information

Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker (NY HELPS)
Classification Title Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker
Department Animal Facilities
Posting Number C260049
Posting Link
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 04 - CSEA (Inst)
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term Permanent/Contingent Permanent
Classified Position Type NY HELPS
Temporary Until
Salary Grade SG08
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Laboratory Animal Facility at UB is seeking an Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker who will be responsible for daily care of various laboratory species. The person will perform basic husbandry duties for animals housed in different health and safety levels: Clean animal rooms and caging, water and feed animals, dispose of wastes appropriately, follow safety protocols when using hazardous agents.

Additional duties are as follows:
  • Responsible for daily care of various laboratory species. Perform basic husbandry duties for animals housed in different health and safety levels: clean animal rooms and caging, water and feed animals, dispose of wastes appropriately, follow safety protocols when using hazardous agents.
  • Monitor health of animals and room environments and report abnormal conditions Assist in veterinary care, administer treatments and perform other technical procedures. Humanely handle, restrain and transport animals.
  • Assist principal investigators, students and technicians.
  • Operate and maintain equipment used in cage preparation and room sanitation. Receive, house, remove and record arrival and departure of animals, maintain animal inventories. Perform tasks such as: maintenance of; supply inventories, breeding records, activity logs, sanitation records, etc.

This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program. The nature and variety of the activities depend on the area in which the position is assigned.

Additional Information:

  • Learn about our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Learn more about what it looks like to be a part of the University at Buffalo community.
  • Begin your career with us through the NY HELPS program.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Departmental Operating Needs
Minimum Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Non-competitive (NY HELPS):
  • One year of full-time service as a laboratory animal caretaker in a research facility including but not limited to hospitals, universities, institutions, or laboratories; or two years of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting.
OR
  • Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician or higher by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science and one year of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting.

Competitive (NON-NY HELPS):
Transfer Eligibility Requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.

Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.

Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED AND WILL BE DISCARDED.

A completed application is required for this position. If you receive a canvass letter, DO NOT APPLY for this position. You must apply to the web address provided on your canvass letter.
Preferred Qualifications
Prodig No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle
Salary Range $40,391
Additional Salary Information
Work Days Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.)
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Required to work rotating weekends
Scheduled Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Job Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Elizabeth Ertel
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title LAF Facility Manager
Contact's Email eertel@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-6826
Posting Dates

Posted 05/07/2026
Deadline for Applicants 05/16/2026
Date to be Filled
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ).

  1. - Please select your eligibility for our NY HELPS position.
    • I meet the minimum qualifications for this title.
    • Transfer Eligibility Requirement: you must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
    • Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
    • Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).
    • I do not meet any of the above requirements.
  2. - Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  3. - How did you first hear about this employment opportunity
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  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
The Laboratory Animal Facility at UB is seeking an Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker who will be responsible for daily care of various laboratory species. The person will perform basic husbandry duties for animals housed in different health and safety levels: Clean animal rooms and caging, water and feed animals, dispose of wastes appropriately, follow safety protocols when using hazardous agents. Additional duties are as follows: Responsible for daily care of various laboratory species. Perform basic husbandry duties for animals housed in different health and safety levels: clean animal rooms and caging, water and feed animals, dispose of wastes appropriately, follow safety protocols when using hazardous agents. Monitor health of animals and room environments and report abnormal conditions Assist in veterinary care, administer treatments and perform other technical procedures. Humanely handle, restrain and transport animals. Assist principal investigators, students and technicians. Operate and maintain equipment used in cage preparation and room sanitation. Receive, house, remove and record arrival and departure of animals, maintain animal inventories. Perform tasks such as: maintenance of; supply inventories, breeding records, activity logs, sanitation records, etc. This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program. The nature and variety of the activities depend on the area in which the position is assigned. Additional Information: Learn about our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Learn more about what it looks like to be a part of the University at Buffalo community. Begin your career with us through the NY HELPS program. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Departmental Operating Needs Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Non-competitive (NY HELPS): One year of full-time service as a laboratory animal caretaker in a research facility including but not limited to hospitals, universities, institutions, or laboratories; or two years of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting. OR - Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician or higher by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science and one year of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting. Competitive (NON-NY HELPS):Transfer Eligibility Requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title. Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo. Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title). ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED AND WILL BE DISCARDED. A completed application is required for this position. If you receive a canvass letter, DO NOT APPLY for this position. You must apply to the web address provided on your canvass letter. Preferred Qualifications Prodig No Executive Position No Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle Salary Range $40,391 Additional Salary Information Work Days Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.) Work Hours 37.5 hours per week. Required to work rotating weekends Scheduled Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Job Type Full-Time Campus All Campuses Posting Alerts
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