Animal Care Technician III

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Position Title :

Animal Care Technician III

Job Category : University Staff

Employment Type : Regular

Job Profile :

Animal Care Technician III

Job Duties :

The Animal Care Technician III works under the supervision and guidance of the UWSP Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility Facility Operations Manager in Bayfield. The position serves as a staff member in all aspects involving the culture of fish and assists with performing activities defined in grant-funded research projects. This position will coordinate project activities with USTEs volunteers and interns at the facility. The position will perform general maintenance functions on equipment and building and grounds maintenance.

• Full position description is available upon request.

Key Job Responsibilities :

Department :

The Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (NADF) housed in the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point promotes public education and advances the discovery dissemination and application of knowledge for sustainable aquaculture in a northern climate. It is a one-of-a-kind facility in the Midwest and joins only a handful in the U.S. The state-of-the-art dynamic facility showcases new advances in aquaculture system technology such as sustainable land-based recirculating aquaculture while also providing traditional aquaculture systems such as flow-through raceways and outdoor ponds for industry-based research.

Compensation :

$41600 annually ($20 per hour)

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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How to Apply :

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION : Applications received by 9 / 23 / 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and / or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents :

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application you are unable to edit it so please be sure to include all application materials.

Contact Information :

Name : Tyler Firkus Facility Operations Manager

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Human Resources

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references / one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references / two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes :

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at or

The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

EEO Statement :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1