Job Description

Details



Open Date

11/18/2025



Requisition Number

PRN43582B



Job Title

Animal Care Technicians



Working Title

Animal Care Technicians



Career Progression Track

S00



Track Level

S1 - Entry Level Support



FLSA Code

Nonexempt



Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No



Standard Hours per Week

40



Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time



Shift

Day



Work Schedule Summary



VP Area

U of U Health - Academics



Department

02072 - Pulst/Scoles Research



Location

Campus



City

Salt Lake City, UT



Type of Recruitment

External Posting



Pay Rate Range

8.79 to 17.56



Close Date

02/13/2026



Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)



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.



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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.



Responsibilities



Animal Care Technician, I



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. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.



Requires little to no related experience.



This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Job Code:

S56371

Grade:

S11



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



Type

Benefited Staff



Special Instructions Summary



Additional Information



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



Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:



Director/ Title IX Coordinator



Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)



383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite



Salt Lake City, UT 84112



801-581-8365



oeo@utah.edu



Online reports may be submitted at

oeo.utah.edu

For more information:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email:

employment@utah.edu



or call 801-581-2300.



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.



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