Animal Care Technician I or Animal Care Technician II
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- $19–$19 per hour
- 0+ years
Animal Care staff provide routine and specialized animal husbandry and facility maintenance for the Mouse Breeding Core in Biomedical Research Model Services (BRMS).
Compensation
The starting hourly wage for the position is $19.00 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Perform breeding and colony management
- Maintain organization of and update records related to research procedures
- Inventories, clean, and maintain organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
- Inspect and report equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
- Observe animal behavior, perform basic animal care and report concerns to the appropriate entities
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma Preferred
- Nice to have: at least 6 months of animal care experience
- Nice to have: knowledge of acceptable animal husbandry procedures
- Nice to have: familiarity with University requirements concerning Responsible Use and Care of Animals in Research and Training and the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Nice to have: knowledge of animal health records maintenance