Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

University of Connecticut Animal Care Storrs Campus

Salary Range: $47221 to $61814 (Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan)

Link to Animal Care Technician Job Specification: State of Connecticut University of Connecticuts Animal Care Department has one durational job opening for an Animal Care Technician at the Storrs Campus. This is a durational full-time 37.5 hours/week position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00am through 3:00pm with occasional weekend shifts. The hourly rate of pay is $24.13 and is non-negotiable for those new to State employment.

This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. The individual in this role must be willing to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights weekends holidays).

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

• Excellent and affordable healthcare options
• Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information please visit: retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information please visit: University offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: PLAN

  This position is categorized as Open to the Public. Current qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.

  In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. Applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge Skill and Ability Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirement sections of the position have been meet. Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the preferred qualifications that you may have. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted.

  Important Next Steps Information:

  • At any point of the recruitment process applicants may be contacted via email and provided an opportunity to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter resume performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • If selected for an interview you will be asked to provide the names titles and phone numbers of three professional work-related addition current State of Connecticut employee applicants at UConn or other State Agencies may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and their CORE attendance will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination including drug testing as well as criminal background check.
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  PURPOSES OF JOB CLASS

  This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in the care of various species of laboratory animals and their environment.

  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Feeds and waters animals;
  • Cleans and sanitizes cages animal rooms and related environment as necessary;
  • Performs routine physical examinations and laboratory tests and special handling techniques for researchers as required;
  • Assesses the status of animal shipments including identity number of individuals weight health etc.;
  • Administers medications and gives injections under supervision;
  • Identifies animals as to sex species or strain;
  • Provides support during surgical and experimental procedures;
  • Observes and collects animal facilities operation data for accurate reports and required records;
  • Reports findings to appropriate department staff;
  • May breed and wean animals;
  • Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of animal care requirements including animal facilities and husbandry regulations and basic animal disease problems and prevention techniques;
  • Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
  • follow oral and written instructions;
  • utilize computer software;
  • Manual dexterity and physical ability sufficient for handling animals feeds supplies and equipment.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

  A high school diploma or possession of a General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one (1) year of animal care experience directly related to the maintenance of the health and wellbeing of laboratory animals to include care use handling and/or treatment of laboratory animals.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Certification by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science at the level of Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • Two (2) years of animal care experience directly related to the maintenance of the health and wellbeing of laboratory animals to include care use handling and/or treatment of laboratory animals may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • A college degree of two (2) or more years and one-half (1/2) year of animal care experience directly related to the maintenance of health and wellbeing of laboratory animals to include care use handling and/or treatment of laboratory animals may be substituted for the General Experience.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength stamina physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to communicable diseases hazardous substances and to risk of injury from animals.

  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Openings Search #499230. Although it is not required applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume cover letter and a list of three professional work-related references along with their contact information.

  This job posting is anticipated to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 7 2025.

  All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at concerning the Universitys policies regarding the Cleary Act Statement Non-Discrimination Policy Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConns Job page at: members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.

  The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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