Part-Time Animal Care Technician

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); Presencial; USD 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks a Part-Time Animal Care Technician to support animal care in the Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center. The role involves health checks, feeding, enrichment, cage changes, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment Friday through Monday, with weekend scheduling required.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma and have some lab animal care experience; MS Office familiarity is a plus.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• One year of laboratory animal care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Office preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Direct care of animals in Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center.
• Perform health checks, feeding, watering, enrichment, cage changes, cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintain census and ensure a clean, safe research environment.
• Assist with weekend and holiday scheduling and support full-time staff.

Conocimientos

MS Office

Educación

High school diploma or equivalency

Descripción del empleo

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs andlearning opportunities, and significant relationships with ourcommunity that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Part-Time Animal Care Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Initial screening for minimum qualifications will beginimmediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy willbegin on or after 11/16/2026. To ensure full consideration, pleaseapply by the review date.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race,color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, geneticinformation, veteran status, marital status and/or politicalaffiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is anAA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations orassistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at402.554.2463.

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Job Title

Part-Time Animal Care Technician

Job Grade

RA13H

Division

Academic Affairs

College/Dept

Office of Research & Creative Activity

Department

Animal Care and Use Program

Requisition Number

2026-00350

FTE (full-time equivalency)

060.00

Work Schedule

Th, Fri, and Sat 7:30am-4pm preferred. Preference will be given toapplicant that can work this schedule. This position requiresregular and prompt attendance during the working hours.

Does the position provide the opportunity to workRemotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Pay Information

19,968

Pay Schedule

Hourly

FLSA Designation

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Part-Time Animal Care Technician is responsible for direct careof animals housed in the Allwine Research Vivarium and CallitrichidResearch Center Friday through Monday. This includes day to dayhealth checks, feeding, watering, provision of enrichment, cagechanges, cleaning and processing of cages, facility maintenance andsanitation, and census keeping. The technician will ensure a cleanand safe environment for animals in the research facility. Thetechnician will be moderately skilled at appropriate animalhandling, restraint, medication administration, and euthanasia. Thepart-time technician will support full-time staff and fill in whenand where needed. This position requires weekend and holidayscheduling.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area: Animal Care and Husbandry

• Conducting day to day health checks, feeding, watering,provision of enrichment, cage changes, cleaning and processing ofcages.
• Proficiency at appropriate animal handling, restraint,medication administration, and euthanasia.
• Ensuring a clean and safe environment by sweeping and moppingfloors.
• Maintaining sanitary conditions while preparing cages andsanitizing.

Percentage Of Time

80

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area: Equipment Maintenance

• Following proper procedures for storage of supplies.
• Communicating when supplies need to be ordered.
• Reporting equipment failures to the Operations Manager.
• Assisting Full-Time staff in repairs or overseeing repairs byfacilities or contractor.

Percentage Of Time

15

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area: Professional Development

The Part-Time Animal Technician will gain and expand knowledge,skills, and abilities through annual continuing education in labanimal care.

Percentage Of Time

5

Essential Function:

Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalency.

Required Experience

N/A

Required Additional Qualifications

Must be able to pass an initial occupational health physicalscreening exam and a medical evaluation/clearance to wearrespiratory PPE (personal protective equipment).

Preferred Education

Preferred education level of college level degree pertaining tonatural sciences or similar field.

Preferred Experience

One year experience with laboratory animal care is preferred. Anyanimal care experience is beneficial.

Preferred License/Certification

N/A

Preferred Additional Qualifications

Familiarity with MS Office.

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Yes

Drug Screen

No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter