Animal Care Tech I

University of Utah   Salt Lake City, UT   Full-time     Veterinary
Posted on April 14, 2024
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Details

Open Date

11/14/2023

Requisition Number

PRN36930B

Job Title

Animal Care Tech I

Working Title

Animal Care Tech I

Job Grade

B

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40.00

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

President

Department

00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

17.00, increases to 18.00 after six months

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Job Summary

Provides care for laboratory animals and their environment through animal husbandry and keeps records according to State, Federal and University regulations. This is an entry-level position.

Responsibilities
  • Provides clean caging, bedding, food, and water to animals.
  • Sanitizes animal cages and equipment, operates washroom machinery and autoclaves
  • Cleans animal facility floors and surfaces, removes trash and other wastes.
  • Reports animal health issues and environmental deviations to supervisory staff
  • Completes facility records documenting husbandry, environment, and inventory
  • Maintains workstation supply levels.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
  • 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.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:
  • Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.
  • Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.
  • Seldom: Lifting – up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.
Minimum Qualifications

GED or HS Diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Preferences

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalency?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
    4. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

    University of Utah

    Salt Lake City , UT