Posted June 23, 2026
Animal Care Technician I
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 285420895
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Animal Care Technician I |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54889 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 40832:Laboratory Animal Resources |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | |
| Required Related Experience | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; animal handling; mice, rats, pigeons, dogs, monkeys (including carcasses); risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne/airborne pathogens. Able to work in hot, wet areas and wear personal protective clothing. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (40 hours per week); This position is required to participate in weekend, after hours, holiday and on-call rotations. Occasional mandatory overtime may be required to meet staffing needs. |
| Job Summary | Completes primarily simple and routine animal caretaking duties for mice (and other rodents), non-human primates, pigeons, dogs and other animal species. As requested by Supervisor completes facility care including cage wash and animal care activities which may occur up to 70% of the time of overall job duties and responsibilities. Staff will be trained in all facilities and will be rotated on a regular basis through all facilities for scheduled shifts and/or to meet staffing needs. All actions are completed by strictly and consistently following applicable DLAR SOPs including safety procedures and guidelines. Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to Supervisor or Team Lead. Arrives, leaves and takes breaks at work as scheduled. Strictly adheres to DLAR attendance policy. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows, Word, Outlook. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Prefer minimum of four months of satisfactory work in a laboratory animal facility or 1 year experience in an animal related field; Valid state driver’s license; Completion of PMI Laboratory Animal Care" course. |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/29/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have experience conducting routine inspections (specifically regarding attention to detail) and reporting the findings to your supervisor?
- Yes
- No
- * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Powerpoint.)
- Novice
- Apprentice
- Proficient
- Distinguished
- * Define your understanding of teamwork and give a recent example of how you demonstrated being a team player in a work setting.
(Open Ended Question)
- * The nature of the duties of this position require sustained physical effort involving manual skill, lifting over 50 lbs, dexterity, and hand/eye coordination. This will include risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, animal pathological specimens, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, recombinant DNA or viral vectors; as well as animal handling (including carcasses) Can you meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you willing to work with animals (mice)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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