Animal Care Technicians - Aquatics

University-of-Uta; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefited Staff

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for Animal Care Technicians (Aquatics) in Salt Lake City. The role provides care for aquatic laboratory animals and their environment, performs husbandry tasks and maintains records in compliance with state, federal and university regulations.

This full-time, day-shift position requires 40 hours per week with a pay rate of $18.00–$21.29 per hour. Responsibilities include food preparation, tank cleaning, dish washing, and strict adherence to research

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).

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and feeding
• Tank cleaning
• Dish washing
• Careful adherence to research protocols
• Maintains routine record keeping of such items as environmental conditions and animals inventory
• Observes and communicates animal health conditions to lab personnel and notifies supervisor of abnormal conditions
• Distributes supplies to various research areas

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN46382B

Job Title Animal Care Technicians

Working Title Animal Care Technicians - Aquatics

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 $18 - $21.29

Close Date 01/02/2027

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

Job Summary

Provides care for aquatic laboratory animals and their environment through animal husbandry and keeps records according to state, federal and university regulations.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

1. Food preparation and feeding
2. Tank cleaning
3. Dish washing
4. Careful adherence to research protocols
5. Maintains routine record keeping of such items as environmental conditions and animals inventory
6. Observes and communicates animal health conditions to lab personnel and notifies supervisor of abnormal conditions
7. Distributes supplies to various research areas

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.

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Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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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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