Comparative Medicine Animal Care Technician II

Florida Atlantic University • Jupiter, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Research at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Comparative Medicine Animal Care Technician II in Jupiter, FL. This position provides routine animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, and cage/pen cleaning, in accordance with institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory standards across multiple campuses. Monitors environmental parameters and observes animals for health and well-being on workdays and weekends as per rotating weekend schedule across multiple campuses.

Requirements

• A 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 required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and a method of personal transportation required.
• Documented proficiency in identifying common signs of illness, discomfort, or injury in laboratory animals and familiarity with anatomy, physiology, and behavior of common laboratory species required.
• Experience independently performing tasks such as medication administration, anesthesia support, and euthanasia of common laboratory animal species required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with staff at all levels required.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and perform duties in environments with animal dander, noise, and odors required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the sanitation and preparation of animal housing areas, support spaces, and equipment to maintain a clean and bio secure environment.
• Provide routine animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, and cage/pen cleaning, in accordance with institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory standards across multiple campuses.
• Operates cage wash, autoclaves, and related equipment.
• Assists with cage processing, handling biohazard materials and bedding per SOPs.
• Sweeps, mops, and maintains assigned rooms.
• Monitors and maintains equipment, reporting malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Maintains accurate daily records of animal census, husbandry activities, room conditions, and health observations.
• Supports compliance with institutional SOPs, biosecurity requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Assists veterinary staff and research personnel by administering medications and treatments, providing pre- and post-operative care, and performing tissue/sample collection or basic laboratory procedures as assigned.
• Provides support for colony management activities, including breeding, weaning, and sexing of animals.
• Assists with training and mentoring junior technicians in husbandry practices, handling, restraint, and routine procedures.
• Assigns and reviews work of other technicians by conducting daily room checks as directed by Animal Care Technician III or Facility Manager.
• Communicates with research personnel in a service-oriented and professional manner.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to support facility operations, animal care practices, and research services.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support Comparative Medicine operations.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED