Animal Care Technician I

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Daily animal care and husbandry
Routine health observations
Maintain clean environments
The Animal Care Technician (ACT) is an entry-level, hands-on role that supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus

Job Summary

  • The Animal Care Technician (ACT) is an entry-level, hands-on role that supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including Health, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and Education discounts.
  • This position works closely with various laboratory animal specimens, providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species.

Matching Summary

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) is an entry-level, hands-on role that supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily animal care and husbandry
  • Routine health observations
  • Maintain clean 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 plus one (1) year of experience
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within 2 years
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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