Animal Care Technician

Job Summary:

The Rollins College Psychology department is seeking a service-oriented Animal Care Technician to join their team.

• Ensure the health of animals, cleanliness of laboratory/procedure rooms, and functionality of equipment (routine maintenance)
• Maintain a breeding stock of animals and maintain accurate records
• Provide assistance to students in handling animals
• Procure (orders and picks up) food and supplies for laboratory animals
• Transport animals to veterinarian
• Administer medication to animals
• Euthanize animals
• Maintaining accurate records of numbers and types of animals needed by Departments

Minimum
Qualifications & Education:

• Elementary school education
• Ability to read, write, and follow basic instructions
• Possess a valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of accepting the job, and an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least six months of job-related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures in the care of animals
• Ability to handle and provide care to a variety of laboratory animals
• Ability to understand and interpret written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain records with a high degree of accuracy

Work Schedule:

The Animal Care Technician role is a full-time 12-month appointment, scheduled to work 28 hours per week. The schedule for this role is:

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

• Works holidays, overtime, afternoons, and weekends may be required.

Work Environment:

• Works on-campus and in a laboratory.
• Work requires physical strain and with the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Work requires exposure to noise and odors associated with animals.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits & Perks:

• 15 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
• 10 Days - Paid Holidays
• 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125 /month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
• Plus More!

Additional Perks:

• Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
• Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards and more)
• Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
• IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
• College Bookstore Discounts
• Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
• Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
• Plus More!

Rollins offers an hourly rate of $15.45, along with our generous benefits package!

Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.

Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Service Months:

12