Animal Care Technician I

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL, is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to perform routine animal care tasks in the Animal Care Services unit. This position operates on-site and requires strict adherence to SOPs and safety procedures under supervision.

The role involves maintaining animal housing, assisting with cage wash, and monitoring environmental conditions. Preference is given to candidates with an HS diploma and a FL driver's license, and with experience or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid FL driver's license.
• Preferred 1 year of experience with research animal care or certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Animal Care Services directives and SOPs as governed by the Animal Welfare Act and applicable rules.
• Provide basic care of animals and animal facilities by performing simple routine caretaking and cage wash duties as directed.
• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury or behavior changes and report deviations immediately to the Operations Manager.
• Perform euthanasia of rodents under supervision using carbon dioxide with approved alternate method.
• Maintain housing and environmental parameters within NIH guidelines; sanitize equipment and animal holding areas.
• Assist in receiving and rotating feed and supplies; transport caging supplies between animal rooms and cage wash areas.
• Keep up to date on SOPs via Policy Manager and log time worked in Time Clock Plus.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid FL driver's license

Job description

Job no: 541887
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 11800000 - RE-ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Classification Title:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

Responsible for carrying out the Animal Care Services' (ACS) directives and SOPs as governed by the

Animal Welfare Act and all applicable rules, regulations and professional standards. Provides basic care of

animals and animal facilities by completing primarily simple and routine animal caretaking and cage wash

duties as directed by Operations Manager or their designee. All actions are completed by strictly and

consistently 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 Operations

Manager or their designee.

When performing husbandry duties, will change cages and racks as scheduled, observes and reports

animals for signs of illness, injury, and physical or behavioral changes. Under supervision, performs

euthanasia 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 and

animal holding facilities. Ensures housing and environmental compliance with the "NIH Guide for the Care

and Use of Laboratory Animals, Maintains supply stock in all assigned rooms for daily use of investigative

staff. When working in cage wash section will operate washers, autoclaves, water bottle fill stations and

perform preventative maintenance tasks (i.e. jets are cleaned and sump tanks emptied daily) outlined in

cage wash maintenance sheet on main area door. Will perform routine start-up and shut down procedures

of equipment as outlined in SOP’s. Ensure equipment being processed is in optimal condition and removed

from circulation if damaged or worn. Perform scheduled quality control tests of equipment and submit

samples (biological indicators, water sample etc.) to ACS diagnostic lab for processing. Will assist in

receiving and rotating feed and supplies. Transports caging supplies between animal rooms and cage

wash rooms. Will sanitize cage washing rooms and other support areas, such as hallways and storage

rooms.

May provide guidance, instruction and direction to new ACT1 staff following directives provided by

facility supervisor/manager. May be part of the training program for all new staff and provide input and

updates to facility manager.

Will be required to keep up to date on SOP’s in Policy Manger and input time worked in Time Clock Plus

using facility computers during normal working hours. Ensure that leave requests, overtime requests and

weekend change requests are submitted timely to area supervisor/manager.

Other duties as assigned.

16.00/Hour

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid FL driver's license.

Preferred:

Prefer HS degree or higher with at least 1 years’ experience with research animal care at a research

institution or other appropriate environment and one year of relevant experience; or certification as

Assistant 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 the

required experience. Maintains a valid state driver’s license. Able to be accepted by Veterans

Administration as a WOC or contract employee as required and maintain status.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and list of

professional references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is not a remote position and is located on the University of Florida main campus in

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. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 30 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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