Posting Number: req27079
Department: University Animal Care
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
University Animal Care (UAC) manages multiple centralized animal care facilities at the University of Arizona and oversees the campus-wide animal care and use program. UAC invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Animal Technician II.
The Animal Technician II performs moderately complex animal care and husbandry activities in support of research and animal welfare programs within a designated animal care facility. The position applies established procedures and species-specific care practices to promote animal health, maintain regulatory compliance, and support effective facility operations.
The Animal Technician II operates specialized equipment, maintains required records, monitors environmental conditions, and coordinates with research, veterinary, and compliance personnel to ensure that daily operational standards are met. The position works under general supervision and is responsible for prioritizing assigned duties and resolving routine issues in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
The work schedule includes participation in the Animal Care holiday rotation, as well as weekend work and, when necessary, compensated overtime.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Department: University Animal Care
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
University Animal Care (UAC) manages multiple centralized animal care facilities at the University of Arizona and oversees the campus-wide animal care and use program. UAC invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Animal Technician II.
The Animal Technician II performs moderately complex animal care and husbandry activities in support of research and animal welfare programs within a designated animal care facility. The position applies established procedures and species-specific care practices to promote animal health, maintain regulatory compliance, and support effective facility operations.
The Animal Technician II operates specialized equipment, maintains required records, monitors environmental conditions, and coordinates with research, veterinary, and compliance personnel to ensure that daily operational standards are met. The position works under general supervision and is responsible for prioritizing assigned duties and resolving routine issues in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
The work schedule includes participation in the Animal Care holiday rotation, as well as weekend work and, when necessary, compensated overtime.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform intermediate animal husbandry activities to laboratory animals including species-specific feeding, watering and cage maintenance, following established protocols and care standards to support animal health and welfare.