Animal Care Tech I

Animal Care Tech I

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


Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN15449N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 17.00
Close Date: 3/2/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174835


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