Animal Care Tech I (Part Time)
Animal Care Tech I (Part Time)
Job Summary
Provides care for laboratory animals and their environment through animal husbandry and keeps records according to State, Federal and University regulations. This is an entry-level position.
Responsibilities
- Provides clean caging, bedding, food, and water to animals
- Sanitizes animal cages and equipment, operates washroom machinery and autoclaves
- Cleans animal facility floors and surfaces, removes trash and other wastes
- Reports animal health issues and environmental deviations to supervisory staff
- Completes facility records documenting husbandry, environment, and inventory
- Maintains workstation supply levels
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
- Nearly Continuously: Standard vivarium environment; with typical vivarium environmental hazards and concerns. Standard laboratory environment; Safety shoes are required to be worn by all employees working in animal facilities.
- Seldom: Occasionally handles/works with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury, rarely coming in contact with hazardous materials.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:
- Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.
- Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.
- Seldom: Lifting - up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.
Minimum Qualifications
GED or HS Diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferences
(No specific preferences listed)
Special Instructions
(No special instructions listed)
Requisition Number
PRN16287N
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Work Schedule Summary
(Not specified)
Department
00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine
Location
Campus
Pay Rate Range
$17.00/hr with increase to $18.00/hr after 6 months
Close Date
11/20/2025
Open Until Filled
(Not specified)
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