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Animal Care Technicians

University of Utah

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 21 days ago

    Highlights

    Open Date 09/14/2026 Requisition Number PRN46209B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technician I - Washroom Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? VP Area President Department 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 18.00 per hour Close Date 12/14/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalt Lake City, UT
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Year Founded1850
    Websitehttp://www.utah.edu/

    Description

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    Details

    Open Date 09/14/2026 Requisition Number PRN46209B Job Title Animal Care Technicians Working Title Animal Care Technician I - Washroom 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

    Monday-Friday, days

    VP Area President Department 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 18.00 per hour Close Date 12/14/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

    Responsible for daily operation and maintenance of the washroom facility. This position does not interact with animals.

    Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

    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

    • Clean and disinfect animal cages and equipment
    • Operate washroom equipment, including rack, tunnel and cabinet washers;

    autoclaves, disposals units, bedding dispensers and portable washers

    • Basic record keeping in logbooks
    • Work with cleaning and disinfecting chemicals
    • Sanitize washroom and storage areas

    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).

    Animal Care Technician, I: Requires little to no 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 Non‑Discrimination 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.

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

      • What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent

    • Associate Degree

    • Bachelor's Degree

    • Master's Degree

    • Doctorate Degree

      • How many years of related work experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years

    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

    • 14 years or more

      • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
    • Yes

    • No

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    • Resume

    Optional Documents

    • Cover Letter

    About Company

    The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

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