Animal Care Technician I

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Daily animal care and husbandry
Routine health observations
Maintain clean environments
This position supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus by providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species

Job Summary

  • This position supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus by providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species.
  • 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, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount, and Retirement matching.

Matching Summary

This position supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus by providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily animal care and husbandry
  • Routine health observations
  • Maintain clean environments
  • Process caging and equipment
  • Operate automated systems
  • Receive and transport feed/bedding

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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