Part-Time Animal Care Technician

significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research. Part-Time Animal Care Technician Please see Special Instructions for more details. Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 11/16/2026. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463. Requisiton Details To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. 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Job Title Part-Time Animal Care Technician Job Grade RA13H Division Academic Affairs College/Dept Office of Research & Creative Activity Department Animal Care and Use Program Requisition Number 2026-00350 FTE (full-time equivalency) 060.00 Work Schedule Th, Fri, and Sat 7:30am-4pm preferred. Preference will be given to applicant that can work this schedule. This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the working hours. Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? Pay Information 19,968 Pay Schedule Hourly FLSA Designation Non-Exempt Position Summary The Part-Time Animal Care Technician is responsible for direct care of animals housed in the Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center Friday through Monday. This includes day to day health checks, feeding, watering, provision of enrichment, cage changes, cleaning and processing of cages, facility maintenance and sanitation, and census keeping. The technician will ensure a clean and safe environment for animals in the research facility. The technician will be moderately skilled at appropriate animal handling, restraint, medication administration, and euthanasia. The part-time technician will support full-time staff and fill in when and where needed. This position requires weekend and holiday scheduling. Job Duties Responsibility Area: Animal Care and Husbandry Duties: The Part-Time Animal Technician will monitor and maintain the medical, psychological, and social health of the animals within the facility. This entails 1. Conducting day to day health checks, feeding, watering, provision of enrichment, cage changes, cleaning and processing of cages. 2. Proficiency at appropriate animal handling, restraint, medication administration, and euthanasia. 3. Ensuring a clean and safe environment by sweeping and mopping floors. 4. Maintaining sanitary conditions while preparing cages and sanitizing. Percentage Of Time 80 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Equipment Maintenance Duties: The Part-Time Animal Care Technician will be responsible for maintaining all equipment and supplies in the animal facility. This entails: 1. Following proper procedures for storage of supplies. 2. Communicating when supplies need to be ordered. 3. Reporting equipment failures to the Operations Manager. 4. Assisting Full-Time staff in repairs or overseeing repairs by facilities or contractor. Percentage Of Time 15 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Professional Development Duties: The Part-Time Animal Technician will gain and expand knowledge, skills, and abilities through annual continuing education in lab animal care. Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: Yes Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education High school diploma or equivalency. Required Experience N/A Required License/Certification Required Additional Qualifications: Must be able to pass an initial occupational health physical screening exam and a medical evaluation/clearance to wear respiratory PPE (personal protective equipment). Preferred Education Preferred education level of college level degree pertaining to natural sciences or similar field. Preferred Experience One year experience with laboratory animal care is preferred. Any animal care experience is beneficial. Preferred License/Certification N/A Preferred Additional Qualifications: Familiarity with MS Office. Compliance Requirements Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Yes Drug Screen No Supplemental Question Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 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