Job TitleAnimal Care Technician IRequisition NumberRE50710Working TitleDepartment Name40832:Laboratory Animal ResourcesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; animal handling; mice, rats, pigeons, dogs, monkeys (including carcasses); risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne/airborne pathogens. Able to work in hot, wet areas and wear personal protective clothing.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (40 hours per week); This position is required to participate in weekend, after hours, Holiday and on-call rotations. Occasional mandatory overtime may be required to meet staffing needs.
Job Summary
Completes primarily simple and routine animal caretaking duties for mice (and other rodents), non-human primates, pigeons, dogs, and other animal species. As requested by Supervisor, completes facility care including cage wash and animal care activities which may occur up to 70% of the time of overall job duties and responsibilities. Staff will be trained in all facilities and will be rotated on a regular basis through all facilities for scheduled shifts and/or to meet staffing needs. All actions are completed by strictly and consistently following applicable DLAR SOPs, including safety procedures and guidelines. Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to Supervisor or Team Lead. Arrives, leaves, and takes breaks at work as scheduled. Strictly adheres to DLAR attendance policy.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, Outlook
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
6 months animal care experience, animal husbandry (laboratory animal husbandry preferred) or equivalent experience directly related to care, use, handling and treatment of animals in a paid position. AALAS certification at ALAT level preferred.
Driver’s license preferred.
Deadline to Apply07/01/2025Our University Community
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