Part-Time Animal Care Technician

Part-Time Animal Care Technician

Special Instructions

Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 11/16/2026. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.

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General Requisition Information

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Job Title: Part-Time Animal Care Technician
Job Grade: RA13H
Division: Academic Affairs
College/Dept: Office of Research & Creative Activity
Department: Animal Care and Use Program
Requisition Number: 2026-00350
FTE (full-time equivalency): 060.00

Work Schedule: Th, Fri, and Sat 7:30am-4pm preferred. Preference will be given to applicant that can work this schedule. This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the working hours.

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term: 12- 12/12 months
Pay Information: 19,968
Pay Schedule: Hourly
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Part-Time Animal Care Technician is responsible for direct care of animals housed in the Allwine Research Vivarium and Callitrichid Research Center Friday through Monday. This includes day to day health checks, feeding, watering, provision of enrichment, cage changes, cleaning and processing of cages, facility maintenance and sanitation, and census keeping. The technician will ensure a clean and safe environment for animals in the research facility. The technician will be moderately skilled at appropriate animal handling, restraint, medication administration, and euthanasia. The part-time technician will support full-time staff and fill in when and where needed. This position requires weekend and holiday scheduling.

Job Duties

Animal Care and Husbandry

The Part-Time Animal Technician will monitor and maintain the medical, psychological, and social health of the animals within the facility. This entails:

1. Conducting day to day health checks, feeding, watering, provision of enrichment, cage changes, cleaning and processing of cages.
2. Proficiency at appropriate animal handling, restraint, medication administration, and euthanasia.
3. Ensuring a clean and safe environment by sweeping and mopping floors.
4. Maintaining sanitary conditions while preparing cages and sanitizing.

Percentage Of Time: 80
Essential Function: Yes

Equipment Maintenance

The Part-Time Animal Care Technician will be responsible for maintaining all equipment and supplies in the animal facility. This entails:

1. Following proper procedures for storage of supplies.
2. Communicating when supplies need to be ordered.
3. Reporting equipment failures to the Operations Manager.
4. Assisting Full-Time staff in repairs or overseeing repairs by facilities or contractor.

Percentage Of Time: 15
Essential Function: Yes

Professional Development

The Part-Time Animal Technician will gain and expand knowledge, skills, and abilities through annual continuing education in lab animal care.

Percentage Of Time: 5
Essential Function: Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
Required Experience: N/A
Required Additional Qualifications: Must be able to pass an initial occupational health physical screening exam and a medical evaluation/clearance to wear respiratory PPE (personal protective equipment).

Preferred Education: Preferred education level of college level degree pertaining to natural sciences or similar field.
Preferred Experience: One year experience with laboratory animal care is preferred. Any animal care experience is beneficial.
Preferred License/Certification: N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications: Familiarity with MS Office.

Compliance Requirements

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter