Animal Care Technician
Animal Care Technician
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Job Description
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 the 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.
Other Duties as Assigned.
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(6). Click here for more information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience working with animals in a veterinary research shelter or similar environments.
Familiarity with animal treatment care and observation practices.
Demonstrated ability to safely and confidently handle animals.
Strong basic computer skills with the ability to efficiently use software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook).
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with an exceptional eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all duties and keen observation skills.
Commitment to following established protocols safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Associate degree in animal science or veterinary technology AALAS certification preferred.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
This position may alternate work locations between UCFs two facilities at Lake Nona and the Main Campus: UCF Lake Nona Research Facility located at 6900 Lake Nona Boulevard Orlando Florida 32827 United States and UCF Main Campus Facility located at 4000 Central Florida Blvd Orlando Florida 32816.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $15.66- $18.79. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
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 youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll 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 youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll 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 moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs 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
0AMVeterans 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 a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
