Animal Care Technician I

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 years experience with research animal care at a research institution or other appropriate environment. Prefer AALAS ALAT certification. This position is eligible for veterans preference. This position is open until filled. 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. Health Assessment Required: Yes Applications close: Open until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute For Biomedical Innovation & Technology