Animal Care Technician - Comparative Medicine

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking an Animal Care Technician in Rochester, MN to perform essential animal husbandry duties for research animals. This role requires independent work, adherence to NIH and animal care guidelines, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

High school diploma required; 1–2 years of animal handling preferred. After 2 years, certification as ALAT is recommended. This is a full-time, on-site position with Mayo Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• 1–2 years animal handling preferred.
• Certification (ALAT) recommended after 2 years on the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to animals used in research; perform animal husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, and room cleaning.
• Follow NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Animals and AALAC/IA/AAALAC guidelines.
• Work independently and with others to complete duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Stand/walk 50%+

Lift 50 pounds

Bend/squat routinely

Arms above shoulder level

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

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.

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).

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

About Us

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.

About the Team

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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 391044
• Job Category Healthcare Support
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 04:52 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 55902
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Compensation Detail Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $19.92-27.33/ hour
• Schedule Details Either Saturday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Sunday. Rotating holidays.
• Union Job No
• Area of Interest 1 Research
• Marketing Category 1 Research
• International Assignment No
• Overtime Rule Earn overtime for hours worked over 40 in a work week