Animal Care Tech III

• Manage breeding colony and research activities, including animal euthanasia.
• Monitor and report animal health cases and administer medical treatments according to veterinary instructions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed colony records.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assure proper operation of equipment, effectiveness of procedures, and cleanliness of animal environment.
• Assists with the collection of health monitoring and manages accurate and detailed monitoring records.
• Work individually and as part of a team to ensure that the animal care program remains compliant with all university, state and federal regulations.

• Nearly Continuously: Standard vivarium environment; with typical vivarium environmental hazards and concerns. Standard laboratory environment; Safety shoes are required to be worn by all employees working in animal facilities
• Seldom: Occasionally handles/works with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury, rarely coming in contact with hazardous materials.

• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.
• Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.
• Seldom: Lifting – up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.

• GED or HS Diploma
• Four years’ related experience or a related Associate’s Degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• ALAT to be obtained within one year in the position.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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