Comparative Medicine Animal Care Technician II

Florida Atlantic University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter, FL seeks a Comparative Medicine Animal Care Technician II to perform routine animal husbandry, cage cleaning, feeding and monitoring across campuses.

Responsibilities include assisting with housing sanitation, environmental monitoring, records of animal census, and supporting veterinary staff with medications, basic procedures, and colony management. Working hours are weekdays with rotating weekends; compensation is $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or two years' relevant experience, or AALAS certification.
• Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to identify signs of illness in lab animals and understand anatomy, physiology, and behavior.
• Experience administering medications, anesthesia support, and euthanasia in lab animals.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with staff at all levels.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and work in environments with dander, noise, and odors.

Responsibilities

• Assist sanitation and preparation of animal housing areas and equipment.
• Provide routine animal husbandry: feeding, watering, cage/pen cleaning.
• Maintain accurate daily records of animal census, housing, and health observations.
• Support veterinary staff with medications, pre‑ and post‑operative care.
• Assist with colony management: breeding, weaning, sexing.
• Support training of junior technicians and perform daily room checks.
• Communicate professionally with research personnel and participate in facility improvements.
• Perform other duties to support Comparative Medicine operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Medication administration

Animal husbandry

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

AALAS certification or higher

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. Assist in the sanitation and preparation of animal housing areas, support spaces, and equipment to maintain a clean and bio secure environment. 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:

• 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 REQUIRED:

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