Animal Technician I

This position provides essential workload and responsibilities for the KSU Swine Unit associated with animal care, and well-being.

  • 519838
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Animal Sciences & Industry
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: May 8 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

This position provides essential workload and responsibilities for the KSU Swine Unit associated with animal care, and well-being.

About Us

The K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The Dept. of ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries. 

 

The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills. Students are given sound professional and scientific skills, a broad education and experience for contributing to our communities across the nation and abroad. Students receive excellent advisement and mentorship from faculty and professional staff and participate in extracurricular activities to develop skills to become industry leaders.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Relevant animal experience determined by hiring manager 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • H.S. Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with animals, feeding and care
  • Experience with data entry
  • Experience cleaning pens and maintenance of other equipment and facilities as necessary
  • Experience with research related projects and protocol 

Other Requirements:

  • Valid Driver's License

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • KSU online Page Up Application
  • Resume
  • Letter of Interest
  • List of 3 contacts with email address and cell phone numbers listed 

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$14.54 - $21.81

 

 

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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