Animal Scientist jobs in Reading, PA

Animal Scientist conducts research, and analyzes and experiments on the selection, breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of animals. Determines and evaluates their applications to scientific study. Being an Animal Scientist requires a degree in animal science. May be expected to have an advanced degree in area of specialty with 0-2 years of experience. Additionally, Animal Scientist has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a project manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Animal Care Specialist
  • Animal Rescue League of Berks
  • Birdsboro, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the Animal Care Managers, the Animal Care Specialist provides a high standard of animal care to ensure the welfare of the animals at Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL). S/he creates a healthy environment for all animals by monitoring their health and behavior, maintaining the cleanliness of kennels and surrounding areas, and providing exercise and socialization.

    Supervisor: Animal Care Managers

    ARL Culture:

    Working at the ARL requires a positive attitude and high emotional intelligence. We have an inclusive, mission-driven, people-first culture of compassion in adherence with our organizational values (www.berksarl.org/values) and the animal-sheltering industry’s human-animal support services model (www.humananimalsupportservices.org). Advocacy of the ARL and animal welfare as it relates to animal sheltering is central to organizational goals and community/stakeholder conversations.

    Staff members at all levels are expected to be ARL mission ambassadors. This person will be devoted to assisting the organization accomplish the necessary philanthropic duties that will assist in raising funds and spreading positive awareness of the organization to the community. These duties include, but are not limited to:

    -Providing needed information for stories and promotions.

    -Ensuring the needs of the animals and public are met whenever possible.

    -Assisting with events or fundraising as needed.

    Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Maintain a high standard of animal care and welfare, which includes providing scheduled feedings, medications, clean water at all times, proper bedding and enrichment
    • Properly clean and sanitize kennels, rooms, cages, equipment and areas of shelter as assigned, according to ARL’s Standard Operating Procedures
    • Bathe or clean animals if they are soiled
    • Exercise and socialize with animals on a regular basis while abiding to ARL’s dog walking policies
    • Observe and document unusual behavior, signs of illness and any injury of an animal on a daily basis
    • Communicate vital information to medical, behavior, and adoptions departments as needed
    • Restrain, confine, and handle animals, including those which are ill, injured, quarantined, and aggressive
    • Make sure all animal rooms are appropriately stocked at all times for morning cleaning and daily care
    • Clean all animal areas outside of the rooms including but not limited to hallways, kitchen areas, inventory areas, outside kennel areas and special rooms
    • Keep up with the daily laundry washing, folding and stocking
    • Conduct Lost and Found tours with members of the public
    • Be knowledgeable and conversational on ARL’s policies and common animal welfare practices
    • Provide excellent customer service to individuals utilizing ARL’s services
    • Work cooperatively with ARL’s volunteers and partners
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Skills and Requirements:

    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Minimum one year of animal care experience, can be with personal pets
    • Minimum of 18 years of age
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
    • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
    • Love of animals and ability to interact with them in a calm, non-threatening manner
    • Compassion for animals and human beings, commitment to ARL’s mission, values and goals
    • Ability to work effectively, both independently and in team environment
    • Ability to positively interact with colleagues, coworkers, and community members from widely varied backgrounds with integrity and honesty throughout all facets of the position, maintaining confidentiality at all times
    • Reliability, high level of integrity and punctuality are essential
    • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment and follow directions

    Work Environment:

    • Exposure to odors and airborne particles including animal fur and toxic chemicals
    • High levels of noise
    • Can be fast-paced and stressful, working with emotional clients
    • Department Hours of operation between 8am and 9pm seven days a week, flexible work hours will be required (including holidays, weekends, and overtime)
    • Physical requirements include being able to withstand prolonged periods of sitting or standing; lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

    Overtime: This position is eligible for overtime.

    Full-time, non-exempt, competitive salary, education opportunities, plus benefits, including medical, prescription, vision and dental insurance, sick leave, annual leave, and IRA plan. Will require nighttime, weekend and holiday work.

    Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

    Animal Rescue League is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $13.25 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Professional development assistance
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Holidays
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: In person

  • 16 Days Ago

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Animal Care Specialist
  • Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.
  • Pottstown, PA PART_TIME
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbei...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Laboratory Animal Technician
  • Cocalico Biologicals, Inc.
  • Denver, PA FULL_TIME
  • Technicians will work with laboratory raised animals performing blood draws and inoculations. They will also assist with identification of the animals, receipt of new animals and various facility oper...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Animal Care Specialist
  • Petco
  • Stowe, PA PART_TIME
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbei...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Animal Care Supervisor
  • Petco
  • Reading, PA FULL_TIME
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbei...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Veterinary Receptionist
  • Country Companion Animal Hospital
  • Morgantown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Established, family oriented small animal hospital, located on the Berks/Chester/Lancaster County line, with the passion for providing our patients and clients with a high quality of medical care and ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Computer Systems Validation Specialist
  • Charles River Laboratories
  • Malvern, PA
  • Computer Systems Validation Specialist Req ID #: 221491 Location: Malvern, PA, US, 19355Wayne, PA, US, 19087Rockville, M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Systems Validation Specialist
  • Charles River Laboratories
  • Wayne, PA
  • Computer Systems Validation Specialist Req ID #: 221491 Location: Malvern, PA, US, 19355Wayne, PA, US, 19087Rockville, M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Principal Scientist, Upstream Vaccine Process Development
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • West Point, PA
  • Job Description Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vacci...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Director, Oncology Early Development
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • North Wales, PA
  • Job Description Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vacci...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Technologist
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Kennett Square, PA
  • University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned le...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Financial Officer
  • Almirall
  • Malvern, PA
  • About Almirall We care. Through pharmaceutical innovation and a strong commitment to global healthcare partnerships, we ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Science Liaison
  • Almirall
  • Malvern, PA
  • Position Summary The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a professional who serves as a key field-based scientific partner ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physics Teacher
  • Reading School District
  • Reading, PA
  • Position Type: High School Teaching/Science - Physics Date Posted: 9/27/2023 Location: Reading High SchoolPosition Title...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area. The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster)...
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Income Estimation for Animal Scientist jobs
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Reading, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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