Animal Care Technician I - Jupiter, FL

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Gainesville is hiring an Animal Care Technician I. This full-time position involves providing basic care for animals, operating cage wash machinery, and performing sanitation duties in accordance with safety protocols.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in animal care within research environments. The expected salary is $16.50 per hour. Join a supportive team in a vital role for animal welfare!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with research animal care at a research institution preferred.
• AALAS ALAT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care of animals and animal facilities.
• Operate cage wash machinery and maintain cage washing areas.
• Transport waste and supplies, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Animal care

Cage sanitation

Operation of cage wash machinery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Animal Care Technician I - Jupiter, FL

Job No: 539983
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 37050300 - SR-VIVARIUM

Job Description

The Animal Care Technician 1 (ACT1) 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, which may occur up to 50% of the overall job duties. All actions are performed strictly following applicable ARC SOPs and safety procedures. The ACT1 will operate cage wash machinery, maintain cage washing areas, transport facility waste, and perform related duties.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for carrying out the Animal Resources Center (ARC) directives and SOPs as governed by the Animal Welfare Act and all applicable rules and regulations.
• Will be assigned to cage wash operations and will perform routine duties associated with cage sanitation, inspection and preparation for reuse in a research setting.
• Operates cage wash equipment and performs assigned cleaning and preventive maintenance on machinery, including routine start‑up and shut‑down procedures.
• Operates autoclave to sterilize or decontaminate caging equipment.
• May provide guidance and instruction to cage wash trainees following directives provided by operational manager.
• Processes soiled bedding exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals correctly to the proper waste stream.
• Ensures equipment exposed to biohazards is processed following strict guidelines.
• Ensures all trash and disposable items are discarded in the appropriate waste stream, as dictated by UF Environmental Health & Safety or ARC SOPs.
• Sanitizes equipment and animal support facilities (storage rooms and hallways).
• Collects swabs and Biological Indicators and delivers samples for assessment of sanitizing/sterilizing efficacy to Operational Manager.
• Will assist in requesting, receiving, and rotating bedding and other supplies.
• Transports caging supplies between clean storage areas and cage washrooms.
• Required to keep up to date on SOPs in Policy Manager and other required trainings using facility computers during normal working hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary

$16.50 per hour.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school degree or higher with at least one year’s experience with research animal care at a research institution or other appropriate environment.
• AALAS ALAT certification.

Employer Statements

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. This position is eligible for veteran's preference. Health Assessment Required: Yes.