Job Details

Animal Care Tech I (Part Time)

Position Number: 6494227
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Animal Care Tech I (Part Time)

Job Summary

Provides care for laboratory animals and their environment through animal husbandry and keeps records according to State, Federal and University regulations. This is an entry-level position.

Responsibilities

Provides clean caging, bedding, food, and water to animals
Sanitizes animal cages and equipment, operates washroom machinery and autoclaves
Cleans animal facility floors and surfaces, removes trash and other wastes
Reports animal health issues and environmental deviations to supervisory staff
Completes facility records documenting husbandry, environment, and inventory
Maintains workstation supply levels

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Standard vivarium environment; with typical vivarium environmental hazards and concerns. Standard laboratory environment; Safety shoes are required to be worn by all employees working in animal facilities.
Seldom: Occasionally handles/works with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury, rarely coming in contact with hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.
Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.
Seldom: Lifting - up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.

Minimum Qualifications
GED or HS Diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16287N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $17.00/ hr w/increase to $18.00/ hr after 6 months
Close Date: 11/20/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187539