Comparative Medicine Animal Care Technician II

Florida Atlantic University; North Palm Beach Heights (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University’s Division of Research in Jupiter, FL seeks a Comparative Medicine Animal Care Technician II. The role provides routine animal husbandry, monitors health, and supports veterinary and research staff across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities include sanitation of housing areas, feeding and watering animals, operation of cage wash and autoclaves, record-keeping, and assisting with medications, treatments, and basic lab procedures as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of appropriate experience; OR certification as Laboratory Animal Technician or above by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.
• Documented proficiency in identifying common signs of illness in laboratory animals and familiarity with animal anatomy and behavior.
• Experience administering medications, anesthesia support, and euthanasia of laboratory animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sanitation and preparation of animal housing areas, spaces, and equipment to maintain a clean and biosecure environment.
• Provide routine animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, and cage/pen cleaning, in accordance with SOPs across multiple campuses.
• Monitor environmental parameters and observe animals for health and well-being on workdays and weekends per rotating schedule across campuses.
• Operate cage wash, autoclaves, and related equipment.
• Assist with cage processing, handling biohazard materials and bedding per SOPs.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain assigned rooms.

Job description

Position Summary

The Division of Research at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Comparative Medicine Animal Care Technician II in Jupiter, FL. This position provides routine animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, and cage/pen cleaning, in accordance with institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory standards across multiple campuses.

Monitors environmental parameters and observes animals for health and well‑being on workdays and weekends as per rotating weekend schedule across multiple campuses.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Assist in the sanitation and preparation of animal housing areas, support spaces, and equipment to maintain a clean and bio secure environment.
• Provide routine animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, and cage/pen cleaning, in accordance with institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory standards across multiple campuses.
• Monitors environmental parameters and observes animals for health and well‑being on workdays and weekends as per rotating weekend schedule across multiple campuses.
• Operates cage wash, autoclaves, and related equipment.
• Assists with cage processing, handling biohazard materials and bedding per SOPs.
• Sweeps, mops, and maintains assigned rooms.
• Monitors and maintains equipment, reporting malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Maintains accurate daily records of animal census, husbandry activities, room conditions, and health observations.
• Supports compliance with institutional SOPs, biosecurity requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Assists veterinary staff and research personnel by administering medications and treatments, providing pre‑ and post‑operative care, and performing tissue/sample collection or basic laboratory procedures as assigned.
• Provides support for colony management activities, including breeding, weaning, and sexing of animals.
• Assists with training and mentoring junior technicians in husbandry practices, handling, restraint, and routine procedures.
• Assigns and reviews work of other technicians by conducting daily room checks as directed by Animal Care Technician III or Facility Manager.
• Communicates with research personnel in a service‑oriented and professional manner.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to support facility operations, animal care practices, and research services.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support Comparative Medicine operations.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience; OR certification as Laboratory Animal Technician or above by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and a method of personal transportation required.
• Documented proficiency in identifying common signs of illness, discomfort, or injury in laboratory animals and familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and behavior of common laboratory species required.
• Experience independently performing tasks such as medication administration, anesthesia support, and euthanasia of common laboratory animal species required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with staff at all levels required.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and perform duties in environments with animal dander, noise, and odors required.

Salary

$22.00 Hourly

College or Department

Division of Research: Comparative Medicine

Core Location

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rotating weekend scheduling and possible evenings.

Application Deadline

2026-09-14

Special Instructions to Applicant

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full‑time or part‑time employment in an exempt or non‑exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

Application Documents Required

• Resume
• Official sealed transcripts. Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Pre‑Employment Screenings Required

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Request for Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail].

Contact Information

To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Recruitment Services Contact

Send an e‑mail to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research‑related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non‑university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS‑160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).