Research Animal Care Technician - Weekend Availability

University of Texas at Dallas; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Paid time off

Retirement

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Job summary

University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an Animal Technician to assist in maintenance and operation of animal facilities. Responsibilities include routine non-technical tasks, animal husbandry, health monitoring, and strict adherence to SOPs and QA standards.

The role involves training on a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule with eventual weekend coverage after training. Benefits include medical, vision, PTO, retirement, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Review SOPs and QA standards for area.
• Monitor daily animal health and welfare with observations.
• Perform animal husbandry: feeding, cage changes, cleaning.
• Assist with restraint, handling of animal species as assigned.
• Dispose of animal carcasses per procedures.
• Observe and report problems in animal care equipment.
• Maintain accurate housing and record keeping.
• Record animal health concerns per SOP.
• Receive, inspect and store incoming animals and sentinel animals.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an Animal Technician to assist in maintenance and operation of animal facilities. Responsibilities include routine non-technical tasks, animal husbandry, health monitoring, and strict adherence to SOPs and QA standards.

The role involves training on a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule with eventual weekend coverage after training. Benefits include medical, vision, PTO, retirement, and life insurance.