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Husbandry Assistant - Orlando Florida
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posted On: 01/26/2025
The Opportunity:The Husbandry Assistant will support research in a front-line role at the UCF Lake Nona Research Facility, located at 6900 Lake Nona Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827, United States.In this position, you'll assist the team with cleaning, setting up, and autoclaving cages and bottles to support research and sanitizing facility areas.Responsibilities:
- New hires will be trained to operate large case washers, pass-through bulk autoclaves, cage assembly, sanitation & sterility confirmation, floor scrubber, and record-keeping.
- Additional tasks will include sweeping, mopping, room sanitation, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience; or certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician or above by the Animal Association for Laboratory Animal Science.Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. .Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience working with animals in a veterinary, research, shelter, or related setting.
- Familiarity with specialized sanitation equipment (e.g., Autoclaves, Cagewasher, and other sterilization tools) to ensure a safe and clean environment for both animals and staff.
- Knowledge and experience in safely handling and disposing of hazardous materials and cleaning agents.
- Understanding of or ability to learn proper sanitation techniques, including cleaning procedures, and sterilization methods to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Strong basic computer skills, with the ability to efficiently use software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with an exceptional eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all duties and keen observation skills.
- Commitment to following established protocols, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
This position is for the UCF Lake Nona Research Facility, located at 6900 Lake Nona Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827, United States.
UCF is seeking to fill 2 positions at about 20 hours each week. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.
This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
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