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University of Utah

Animal Care Technicians

Campus, IL · On-site

$17 - $21.82/hr

Details Open Date 07/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN45676B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technicians Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 ...

University of Utah

Animal Care Technicians

Campus, IL

$17 - $21.82/hr

Details Open Date 07/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN45676B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technicians Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 ...

University of Utah

Animal Care Technicians

Campus, IL · On-site

$17 - $21.82/hr

Details Open Date 07/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN45676B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technicians Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 ...

University of Utah

Animal Care Technicians

Campus, IL · On-site

$17 - $21.81/hr

Details Open Date 07/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN45679B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technicians (Aquatics) Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 ...

University of Utah

Animal Care Technicians

Campus, IL · On-site

$17 - $21.81/hr

Details Open Date 07/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN45679B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technicians (Aquatics) Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 ...

University of Utah

Animal Care Technicians

Campus, IL · On-site

$17 - $21.81/hr

Details Open Date 07/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN45679B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technicians (Aquatics) Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 ...

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Rockham, SD · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Rockham, SD · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Madison, MN · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Madison, MN · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Rockham, SD · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Madison, MN · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

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Animal Care Technicians

Campus, IL • On-site

University of Utah
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$17 - $21.82/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Open Date 07/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN45676B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technicians Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, 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
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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 - $21.82 Close Date 10/17/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
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
1. Provides clean caging, bedding, food, and water to animals.
2. Sanitizes animal cages and equipment, operates washroom machinery and autoclaves.
3. Cleans animal facility floors and surfaces, removes trash and other wastes.
4. Reports animal health issues and environmental deviations to supervisory staff.
5. Completes facility records documenting husbandry, environment, and inventory.
6. 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.

Animal Care Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Animal Care Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah NonDiscrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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The University of Utah is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, and an enrollment of more than 38,000 students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities—an invitation-only, prestigious group of 71 leading research institutions. The U is advancing a new national model for higher education that delivers societal impact through education, research, health care, and community service, while making social, economic, and cultural contributions that improve lives across Utah and around the world.

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