Animal Care Technician I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Florida is seeking an Animal Care Technician I on the Main Campus in Gainesville. The role involves routine animal husbandry, cage changing, washing, and maintaining clean animal facilities in accordance with ACS SOPs and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Florida driver’s license. Prior experience with laboratory animals is preferred. This is a full-time onsite role with veteran’s preference eligibility and a background check.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid FL driver's license required.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out routine husbandry duties and cage washing as directed by supervisor.
• Observe animals for signs of illness or changes in behavior and report promptly.
• Assist with cage changes, feeding, and transport supplies between rooms as needed.
• Follow ACS SOPs, NIH guidelines, IACUC and EHS safety procedures at all times.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Animal Care Technician I

Job No: 541887

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department: 11800000 - RE-ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Job Description

Classification Title: Animal Care Technician I

Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description: Responsible for carrying out the Animal Care Services' (ACS) directives and SOPs as governed by theAnimal Welfare Act and all applicable rules, regulations and professional standards. Provides basic care ofanimals and animal facilities by completing primarily simple and routine animal caretaking and cage washduties as directed by Operations Manager or their designee. All actions are completed by strictly andconsistently following applicable ACS SOPs including IACUC and EHS safety procedures and policies.Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to OperationsManager or their designee.When performing husbandry duties, will change cages and racks as scheduled, observes and reportsanimals for signs of illness, injury, and physical or behavioral changes. Under supervision, performseuthanasia of rodents using carbon dioxide with approved alternate secondary method. Observes,documents, and reports changes in environmental parameters outside acceptable ranges, e.g.temperature, humidity, lighting, etc. Restrains and handles animals for treatment. Sanitizes equipment andanimal holding facilities. Ensures housing and environmental compliance with the "NIH Guide for the Careand Use of Laboratory Animals, Maintains supply stock in all assigned rooms for daily use of investigativestaff." When working in cage wash section will operate washers, autoclaves, water bottle fill stations andperform preventative maintenance tasks (i.e. jets are cleaned and sump tanks emptied daily) outlined incage wash maintenance sheet on main area door. Will perform routine start-up and shut down proceduresof equipment as outlined in SOP's. Ensure equipment being processed is in optimal condition and removedfrom circulation if damaged or worn. Perform scheduled quality control tests of equipment and submitsamples (biological indicators, water sample etc.) to ACS diagnostic lab for processing. Will assist inreceiving and rotating feed and supplies. Transports caging supplies between animal rooms and cagewash rooms. Will sanitize cage washing rooms and other support areas, such as hallways and storagerooms.May provide guidance, instruction and direction to new ACT1 staff following directives provided byfacility supervisor/manager. May be part of the training program for all new staff and provide input andupdates to facility manager.Will be required to keep up to date on SOP's in Policy Manger and input time worked in Time Clock Plususing facility computers during normal working hours. Ensure that leave requests, overtime requests andweekend change requests are submitted timely to area supervisor/manager.Other duties as assigned

Expected Salary: 16.00/Hour

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Qualifications: Valid FL driver's license.

Preferred: Prefer HS degree or higher with at least 1 years' experience with research animal care at a researchinstitution or other appropriate environment and one year of relevant experience; or certification asAssistant Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for therequired experience. Maintains a valid state driver's license. Able to be accepted by VeteransAdministration as a WOC or contract employee as required and maintain status.

A criminal background check is required.

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.