Animal Care Technicians

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the US is seeking an Animal Care Technician to manage day-to-day care of laboratory animals. Responsibilities include providing food and water, cleaning cages and equipment, and monitoring animal health throughout research projects. Ideal candidates should have some related education or experience, with a focus on animal welfare and protocol adherence. This role is vital for maintaining a safe and compliant research environment, and offers an entry-level opportunity in a respected institution.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can substitute directly related work experience.
• Requires little to no related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean caging, bedding, food, and water to animals.
• Sanitize animal cages and equipment.
• Clean animal facility floors and surfaces.
• Report animal health issues and environmental deviations.
• Complete facility records documenting husbandry, environment, and inventory.
• Maintain workstation supply levels.

Education

1 year of higher education

Job description

Pay Rate Range $17.00/hr increase to $18.00/ hr after 6 months

Close Date: 07/16/2026

Job Summary

Perform day-to-day care of laboratory animals. Supply food and water to animals. Clean and disinfect equipment, cages, and supplies. Assist in animal restraint. Monitor animals and environment throughout research projects and notify scientists or veterinarians of any issues. Perform routine animal research, development, and/or studies. Make observations and collect and analyze data on animal behavior. Assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and analyses. Follow standard procedures and protocols. May prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provides clean caging, bedding, food, and water to animals.
• Sanitizes animal cages and equipment; operates washroom machinery and autoclaves.
• Cleans animal facility floors and surfaces; removes trash and other wastes.
• Reports animal health issues and environmental deviations to supervisory staff.
• Completes facility records documenting husbandry, environment, and inventory.
• Maintains workstation supply levels.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Animal Care Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

EEO and Additional Information

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.