Animal care Jobs in Gainesville, FL

Animal Care Technician I (Cage Wash)

Job No : 537444

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine / Animal Care

Department : 11800000 - RE-ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

Job Description

Classification Title :

Animal Care Technician 1

Classification Minimum Requirements :

A 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 and preparation for reuse in a research setting including cage maintenance, monitoring equipment for proper functioning and maintaining sanitary conditions. Operates washers and ensures that cage washing and related equipment are in proper working order by cleaning, and preventive maintenance. Will perform routine start-up and shut down procedures of cage wash operations. Operates autoclave to sterilize or decontaminate caging equipment. Will sanitize cage washing rooms and other support areas, such as hallways and storage rooms. May provide guidance, instruction and direction to cage wash trainees following directives provided by facility supervisor / manager.

Performs daily observation of the Edstrom watering system and documents daily water parameters. Ensures proper levels of chemicals / water in treatment tanks as required. Will assist in receiving and rotating feed and supplies. Receive and disconnect gas tanks (i.e. : CO2 and O2) Process equipment exposed to hazards following strict guidelines for decontamination. Ensure potentially hazardous soiled bedding and water are processed correctly to the proper waste stream

Sanitizes equipment and animal support facilities (storage rooms and hallways); collects Biological Indicators from machinery and delivers samples for assessment of sanitizing efficacy to our Clinical Diagnostic Lab. Transports caging supplies between animal rooms and cage washrooms.

Ensures trash and disposable items are discarded in the appropriate waste stream, that is dictated by UF Environmental Health & Safety or ACS SOP's.

Required to keep up to date on SOP's in Policy Manger and input their time worked using facility computers or assigned equipment during normal working hours. Ensure that Leave Request, OT, Weekend requests are submitted timely to area supervisor / manager.

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 3 years' 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, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references.

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

Working hours are 7 AM to 3 : 30 PM Monday - Friday, 40 hours weekly. Alternate shift may be required. Will be assigned weekend technician duties on a rotating basis. When working the weekend, time off equal to time worked will be taken during the pay week. Overtime as required.

A criminal background check is required.

A post-offer health assessment is required.

This is a time limited position.

Must maintain a valid FL 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 our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

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

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

Health Assessment Required :

Yes

Applications Close : 17 December 2025

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 537444

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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.

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