Animal Care Technician I

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
Daily animal care and husbandry
Routine health observations
Animal caging and equipment processing
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences champions a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences champions a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
  • Animal Care Technicians provide hands-on support for animal welfare and critical research efforts by maintaining animal environments and assisting investigators with procedures.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement matching, education discounts, and career training opportunities.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences champions a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Education discount, Life Insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • daily animal care and husbandry
  • routine health observations
  • animal caging and equipment processing
  • biosecurity and sanitation procedures
  • support for research animal procedures

Nice-to-have

  • detail-oriented and dependable
  • collaborative research environment
  • passionate about animal care

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • One year experience in research or veterinary environment
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within 2 years
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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