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
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 medical, dental, and vision plans, holiday, vacation and sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching.

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily animal care and husbandry
  • Routine health observations
  • Maintain clean 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 year experience in research/veterinary clinic
  • ALAT certification within 2 years
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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