Animal Care Technician
Job ID 391114 Date posted 09/14/2026- Jacksonville, Florida
- Full Time
- Research
- Remote: No
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- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
To perform the necessary duties to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
**Part of the selection process includes an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview to complete at your convenience. During that interview, a question will appear on your screen, you will have time to consider each question before responding and have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.**
Qualifications
The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma. Must be able to assume responsibility, work independently, without close supervision, and cooperatively with other animal care technicians. Must be able to carefully follow set procedures as dictated by the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Animals, the Animal Welfare Act and guidelines established by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care. Must have above average manual dexterity, stand on feet more than 50% of the time, be able to lift 50 pounds, bend or squat routinely, and work with arms above shoulder level.
1 to 2 years animal handling preferred.
Incumbent is recommended to be certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science after 2 years' experience on the job as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$19.43 - $26.44/hr.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Other weekend days and Holidays are by seniority and staff rotation, or as needed by department business needs.
Weekend Schedule
Sunday is a regularly scheduled day. Vacation and call-ins are covered on rotating basis.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Stephanie Baird
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