Animal Care Technician I - Jupiter, FL

 Job Description:  

The Animal Care Technician 1 (ACT1) provides basic care of
animals and animal facilities by completing primarily simple and routine animal
caretaking and cage wash duties as directed by Operations Manager or their
designee, which may occur up to 50% of the time of overall job duties and
responsibilities. All actions are
completed by strictly and consistently following applicable ARC SOPs including
safety procedures and policies. Reports
any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately
to Operations Manager or their designee. 

While working in Animal Resources Center cage wash
facilities, this ACT1 will operate cage wash machinery to include tunnel
washers, rack washers, waste disposal BSCs, water bottle filling stations,
bedding dispensers, autoclaves, steam sterilizers and other related units. Will
maintain cage washing areas including various types of storage rooms. Will
transport facility waste to designated disposal areas. 

Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

Responsible for carrying out the Animal Resources Center
(ARC) directives and SOPs as governed by the Animal Welfare Act and all
applicable rules and regulations.  

Will be assigned to cage wash operations and will perform
routine duties associated with cage sanitation, inspection and preparation for
reuse in a research setting. 

Operates cage wash equipment and performs assigned cleaning
and preventive maintenance on machinery, including routine start-up and shut
down procedures. 

Operates autoclave to sterilize or decontaminate caging
equipment. 

May provide guidance and instruction to cage wash trainees
following directives provided by operational manager. 

Processes soiled bedding exposed to potentially hazardous
chemicals correctly to the proper waste stream. 

Ensures equipment exposed to biohazards is processed
following strict guidelines. 

Ensures all trash and disposable items are discarded in the
appropriate waste stream, as dictated by UF Environmental Health & Safety
or ARC SOPs. 

Sanitizes equipment and animal support facilities (storage
rooms and hallways). 

Collects swabs and Biological Indicators and delivers
samples for assessment of sanitizing/sterilizing efficacy to Operational
Manager. 

Will assist in requesting, receiving, and rotating bedding
and other supplies. 

Transports caging supplies between clean storage areas and
cage washrooms.  

Required to keep up to date on SOPs in Policy Manager and
other required trainings using facility computers during normal working hours. 

Performs other duties as assigned.  

Expected Salary:  

$16.50 per hour.  

Required Qualifications:  

High school diploma or equivalent. 

Preferred:  

Prefer HS degree or higher with at least one year’s
experience with research animal care at a research institution or other
appropriate environment. Prefer AALAS ALAT certification. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter
and resume. 

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five
references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring
department will contact the listed references via email requesting their
reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. 

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you
are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member
Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See the Qualified Positions
link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions. 

This position is open until filled. Application review will
begin May 29, 2026.  

This is a time-limited position.  

The University of Florida is a member of the State
University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply
for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at
800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. 

Health Assessment Required: Yes 

Advertised: 

22 May 2026 Eastern
Daylight Time 

Applications close: 

Open until filled