Animal Care Technician
4 months ago
The Opportunity :
The Animal Care Technician performs all activities associated with the care and welfare of animals maintained at the animal care facilities. Follows federal, state, and university guidelines and policies on animal welfare. Observes animals and documents and communicates findings with animal care management, attending veterinarian, and researchers.
Responsibilities:
Perform all activities associated with the care of animals at the animal care facilities.
Perform husbandry procedures daily.
Abide by all guidelines from the guide for the care and use of lab animals and AAALAC standards for excellence.
Observe health conditions and behavior of animals, report injuries and signs of disease and abnormal behavior to animal care management, PI, and attending veterinarian.
Monitor environmental conditions and report changes.
Perform routine treatments as prescribed by attending veterinarian.
Provide assistance in animal care procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of work area and quality and safety standards.
Operate specialized equipment including ventilated rack system, cage washer, and autoclaves.
Assist in weekend and holiday operations and be on-call to advise and resolve issues.
On-call as Essential Personnel and available for work during emergency events, i.e. hurricanes.
Attend animal care training as required.
Minimum Qualifications :
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience; or certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician or above by the Animal Association for Laboratory Animal Science. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Preferred Qualifications :
Associate’s degree in animal science or veterinary technology.
AALAS certification.
Two or more years of job-related experience in a lab animal facility.
Certified veterinary technician.
Experience working with animals.
Ability to multi-task and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent observational skills.
Typing and computer skills with Windows, Word, and Excel.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Office of Research - OperationsWork Schedule
Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Schedule may vary as required and can include weekends, holidays, and during university closures.Type of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$15.66 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
Veteran’s Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit
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