Animal Care Technician I

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
Daily animal care and husbandry
Routine health observations
Maintain clean living environments
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: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and Education discount for staff and dependents.

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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily animal care and husbandry
  • Routine health observations
  • Maintain clean living environments
  • Process caging and equipment
  • Operate automated cage wash systems

Nice-to-have

  • Dependable and detail-oriented
  • Passionate about animal care
  • Collaborative research environment

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED
  • One (1) year of experience
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within 2 years

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter