Laboratory Animal Technician

Laboratory Animal Technician

The Laboratory Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care of research animals, including cage cleaning and sanitation, animal observation, handling and restraint, treatments, investigator support/communication, facility maintenance, and working with USDA species. Emergency duties required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations. Weekend and holiday work required occasionally on a rotating basis.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements - Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences - High school diploma or equivalent. Animal technician training. Experience in a laboratory animal setting. Working knowledge of breeding, weaning, and record-keeping. Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the ALAT level or higher strongly preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements - Ability to move/lift items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation. Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities - Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements - Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement - The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.