"Animal Care Technicians"

Animal Care Technicians

Job Summary

Animal Care Technicians
Perform day-to-day care of laboratory animals. Supply food and water to animals. Clean and disinfect equipment, cages, and supplies. Assist in animal restraint. Monitor animals and environment throughout research projects and notify scientists or veterinarians of any issues. Perform routine animal research, development, and/or studies. Make observations and collect and analyze data on animal behavior. Assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and analyses. Follow standard procedures and protocols. May prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Animal Care Technician, I
Perform day-to-day care of laboratory animals. Supply food and water to animals. Clean and disinfect equipment, cages, and supplies. Assist in animal restraint. Monitor animals and environment throughout research projects and notify scientists or veterinarians of any issues. Perform routine animal research, development, and/or studies. Make observations and collect and analyze data on animal behavior. Assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and analyses. Follow standard procedures and protocols. May prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.
Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S56371 Grade: S11

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Animal Care Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Requisition Number: PRN43582B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 02072 - Pulst/Scoles Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 8.79 to 17.56
Close Date: 2/13/2026