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Animal Care Technician I

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT (In Person)

$36,400 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/21/2026

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Job Description

Animal Care Technician I Job Summary Animal Care Technicians Perform day-to-day care of laboratory animals. Supply food and water to animals. Clean and disinfect equipment, cages, and supplies. Assist in animal restraint. Monitor animals and environment throughout research projects and notify scientists or veterinarians of any issues. Perform routine animal research, development, and/or studies. Make observations and collect and analyze data on animal behavior. Assist in preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and analyses. Follow standard procedures and protocols. May prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery. Learn more about the great benefits of working for

University of Utah:

benefits.utah.edu 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. Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (

Example:

bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Animal Care Technician, I:

Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences Special Instructions Requisition Number:

PRN44769B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time Work Schedule Summary:

Days Department:

00717 -

Office of Comparative Medicine Location:

Campus Pay Rate Range:

$17.00/hr increase to $18.00/ hr after 6 months

Close Date:

7/16/2026

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203537 jeid-7f13fc9a88272b4bb1460ac5a70d6130