Animal Care Supervisor I University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $19.56 - $31.29 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor of Arts Laboratory animal handling Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Animal Care Supervisor I Requisition Number RE55930 Working Title Department Name 40832:

Laboratory Animal Resources Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 43 Salary Range $19.56-31.29/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 0 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Must be able to lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; animal handling (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 Primarily days (i.e. Monday - Friday, 7a-3:30p) This position is required to participate in weekend, after hours, holiday and on-call rotations. Some mandatory overtime required to meet business needs. This position is Plan B and will have to report during University closures. Job Summary Supervises daily cage wash or animal husbandry activities ensuring 100% adequate and appropriate coverage for all operations. Monitors that activities are completed accurately and on time by physically verifying at the end of the current shift, that daily scheduled work as been properly completed. Ensures that DLAR and investigator's staff adhere to all UK, local, state, and/or Federal rules and regulations and that all actions are completed by strictly and consistently following applicable DLAR SOPs including safety procedures and guidelines. Supports other operational areas as requested by senior management. Oversees and manages procurement and proper storage of husbandry supplies. Provides, on a rotational basis, holiday, after-hour and weekend coverage for husbandry related issues.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities MS Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience BA/BS in relevant field, 5 years animal husbandry (laboratory animal husbandry preferred); AALAS certification at LATg level and valid state driver's license if driving animal transportation van. Deadline to Apply 10/15/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.