Animal Care Technician

Mayo Clinic; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support researchers by performing husbandry tasks, feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animals used in studies. Position requires careful adherence to NIH guidelines and AAALAC standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work with minimal supervision. Certification as ALAT is preferred after two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Must be able to assume responsibility and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must follow NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Animals and related guidelines.
• Must have above-average manual dexterity and physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
• 1 to 2 years animal handling preferred.
• Certification as ALAT recommended after 2 years of experience.
• Visa sponsorship not available; U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties to provide quality care to animals used in research, including husbandry, feeding, watering, sanitation, and room cleaning.
• Complete an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview as part of the selection process; final recording will be reviewed by Mayo Clinic staff.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Independent work

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

To perform the necessary duties to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned.

• Part of the selection process includes an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview to complete at your convenience. During that interview, a question will appear on your screen, you will have time to consider each question before responding and have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Qualifications

The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma. Must be able to assume responsibility, work independently, without close supervision, and cooperatively with other animal care technicians. Must be able to carefully follow set procedures as dictated by the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and guidelines established by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care. Must have above average manual dexterity, stand on feet more than 50% of the time, be able to lift 50 pounds, bend or squat routinely, and work with arms above shoulder level.

1 to 2 years animal handling preferred.

Incumbent is recommended to be certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science after 2 years' experience on the job as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$19.43 - $26.44/hr.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Other weekend days and Holidays are by seniority and staff rotation, or as needed by department business needs.

Weekend Schedule

Sunday is a regularly scheduled day. Vacation and call-ins are covered on rotating basis.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.