Animal Care Technician III

Florida Atlantic University•Jupiter, FL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Animal Care Technician III in Jupiter, FL. This senior-level role is responsible for providing advanced animal care, technical expertise, and leadership within the laboratory animal facility. The position involves performing complex husbandry and technical procedures, assigning and reviewing the work of junior staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional standards, and serving as a key resource for training, mentoring, and problem-solving. The Animal Care Technician III plays a critical role in supporting research programs and the integrity of the animal care and use program across multiple campus vivaria. The primary work location is Jupiter, with additional responsibilities including travel to the Boca Raton campus.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Rodent colony management experience, to include breeding, weaning, genotyping, and identification of health concerns that may impact breeding or research goals.
LATG Certification by AALAS with Supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for a variety of laboratory species, including specialized or sensitive strains.
Perform advanced husbandry practices such as breeding colony management, genotyping, specialized enrichment, and environmental monitoring.
Identify, troubleshoot, and report any breeding performance issues or those that may impact research aims.
Identify and address health issues, coordinating with veterinary staff for diagnosis and treatment.
Perform and/or assist with advanced technical procedures, including injections, blood collection, sample processing, anesthesia support, and euthanasia using approved methods.
Provide pre- and post-operative care and assist in surgical procedures as directed.
Ensure accurate documentation of procedures, treatments, and observations.
Ensure that all activities meet institutional, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
Coordinate quarantine, import/export of animals, and disease surveillance in accordance with all internal SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Maintain inventory, coordinate ordering and delivery of all clinical or veterinary supplies.
Maintain accurate records for census, husbandry, treatments, and compliance documentation.
Monitor and maintain facility equipment, coordinate with maintenance staff for repairs.
Assist in developing and refining SOPs and ensure consistent implementation across facilities.
Participate in internal audits, post-approval monitoring (PAM) visits, and AAALAC accreditation activities.
Provide coverage and support across multiple campus vivaria as needed.
Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment that supports research and animal welfare.
Assign and oversee the daily work of animal care staff; provide feedback and guidance to ensure quality care and efficient operations.
Train and mentor staff in animal handling, husbandry, technical skills, and compliance with SOPs and regulations, in coordination with the Associate Director of Training.
Monitor performance and report progress or issues to management staff.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the Comparative Medicine program.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).