Animal Care Technician I Cage Wash

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL • 6h ago

Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=539724&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 539724

Work @type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department: 11800000 - RE-ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Classification Title:

Animal Care Technician I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description:

Responsible for carrying out the Animal Care Services' (ACS) 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 facility 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 ACS SOPs.

Sanititizes equipment and animal support facilities (storage rooms and hallways). Collects swabs and Biological Indicators and delivers samples for assessment of sanitizing/sterilizing efficacy to our Clinical Diagnostic Lab.

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 Managerand other required trainings using facility computers during normal working hours. Clocks in/out according to approved schedule and ensures leave requests are submitted timely in TimeClockPlus.

Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$16.00/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 Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Maintains a valid state driver's license. Able to be accepted by Veterans Administration as a WOC or contract employee as required and maintain status.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references.

This is not a remote position and is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position requires a post-offer health assessment.

Must maintain a valid FL state driver's license.

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 ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 26 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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