This position works closely with various laboratory animal specimens, providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species, conducting routine health observations, and maintaining clean, safe living environments
Job Summary
This position works closely with various laboratory animal specimens, providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species, conducting routine health observations, and maintaining clean, safe living environments.
ACTs also support facility operations by processing caging and equipment, operating automated cage wash systems and sterilizers, and receiving and transporting animal feed and bedding.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including Health, Dental and Vision plans, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents, and Retirement matching.
Matching Summary
This position works closely with various laboratory animal specimens, providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species, conducting routine health observations, and maintaining clean, safe living environments.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Daily animal care and husbandry
Routine health observations
Maintain clean living environments
Process caging and equipment
Assist with animal-related procedures
Nice-to-have
Dependable and detail-oriented
Passionate about animal care
Collaborative research environment
Key Requirements
High School diploma/GED
One year of experience
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within 2 years
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States