Animal Care Technicians
About The Position
Animal Care Technicians Perform day-to-day care of laboratory animals. Supply food and water to animals. Clean and disinfect equipment, cages, and supplies. Assist in animal restraint. Monitor animals and environment throughout research projects and notify scientists or veterinarians of any issues. Perform routine animal research, development, and/or studies. Make observations and collect and analyze data on animal behavior. Assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and analyses. Follow standard procedures and protocols. May prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. Responsibilities Animal Care Technician, I Perform day-to-day care of laboratory animals. Supply food and water to animals. Clean and disinfect equipment, cages, and supplies. Assist in animal restraint. Monitor animals and environment throughout research projects and notify scientists or veterinarians of any issues. Perform routine animal research, development, and/or studies. Make observations and collect and analyze data on animal behavior. Assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and analyses. Follow standard procedures and protocols. May prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision. Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S56371 Grade: S11
Requirements
- EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
- Animal Care Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day care of laboratory animals.
- Supply food and water to animals.
- Clean and disinfect equipment, cages, and supplies.
- Assist in animal restraint.
- Monitor animals and environment throughout research projects and notify scientists or veterinarians of any issues.
- Perform routine animal research, development, and/or studies.
- Make observations and collect and analyze data on animal behavior.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and analyses.
- Follow standard procedures and protocols.
- May prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
