Animal Care Technicians

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking Animal Care Technicians to perform day-to-day care of laboratory animals, supply food and water, and maintain cages and equipment. You will monitor animals and report health issues to supervisors and assist with routine studies and data collection.

This full-time day shift at campus in Salt Lake City offers opportunities to participate in research, adhere to standard procedures, and support veterinary and scientific staff.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

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

Job description

Details

Open Date 07/17/2026

Requisition Number PRN45676B

Job Title Animal Care Technicians

Working Title Animal Care Technicians

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Days

VP Area President

Department 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $17 - $21.82

Close Date 10/17/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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.

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Responsibilities

1. Provides clean caging, bedding, food, and water to animals.
2. Sanitizes animal cages and equipment, operates washroom machinery and autoclaves.
3. Cleans animal facility floors and surfaces, removes trash and other wastes.
4. Reports animal health issues and environmental deviations to supervisory staff.
5. Completes facility records documenting husbandry, environment, and inventory.
6. 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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

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

Animal Care Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Animal Care Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

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