Animal Care Technician I

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Daily animal care and husbandry
Routine health observations
Maintain clean living environments
This position provides daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species, conducts routine health observations, and maintains clean, safe living environments

Job Summary

  • This position provides daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species, conducts routine health observations, and maintains 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, Vision plans, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and education discounts for staff and dependents.

Matching Summary

This position provides daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species, conducts routine health observations, and maintains clean, safe living environments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily animal care and husbandry
  • Routine health observations
  • Maintain clean living environments
  • Process caging and equipment
  • Biosecurity measures

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 in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter