Impactful Animal Care Tech II – Comparative Medicine

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

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.