Animal Care Technician – Research Husbandry (On-Site)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking an Animal Care Technician to perform first-line care and husbandry for all research animals on-site in Omaha. The role requires a high school education or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

As essential personnel, you may work weekends/holidays and participate in emergency preparedness. Training and regulatory compliance are important parts of daily tasks at UNMC.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• No experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Science or related field preferred.
• Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-line basic care, feeding and husbandry of all animal species used in research.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and standards.
• Work as essential personnel; may include weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with emergencies as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking an Animal Care Technician to perform first-line care and husbandry for all research animals on-site in Omaha. The role requires a high school education or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

As essential personnel, you may work weekends/holidays and participate in emergency preparedness. Training and regulatory compliance are important parts of daily tasks at UNMC.