Lab Animal Technician

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job #
042901


Department Code
20323-6054


Department
Office of Research


Job Title
Lab Animal Technician


Location
Syracuse, NY


Campus
Syracuse, NY


Commitment to On-Campus Experience


Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range
$17.55 Per Hour


Pay Determination


Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level
S3


FLSA Status
Non-exempt


Hours

Schedule & Availability Requirements

• Standard hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (academic year and summer)
• Schedule flexibility is required; hours may vary based on operational needs
• Must be available for assigned weekend and holiday rotations

Job Type
Full-time


Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable


Job Description


The Lab Animal Technician, under immediate supervision provides animal care, husbandry, and facility cleaning in an AAALAC accredited facility. Provides diligent and responsible animal care, feeds and waters animals, changes and cleans cages, sanitizes equipment and animal care facilities. In addition, records and/or reports animal abnormalities and environmental abnormalities.

May take on additional duties as assigned by supervisor or manager such as but not limited to, preparing supply orders, assisting animal users, and performing facility quality control.

Must be available for weekend and holiday work rotation; must be able to lift 50 pounds and work for extended periods of time in a facility maintained at approximately 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

Must be able to use a ladder for brief periods of time for tasks above six feet but no more than eight feet high.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of animal facility, animal husbandry, and colony maintenance as would normally be acquired with a bachelor's degree in biology or animal sciences, a Veterinary Technician license, or 0-2 years of mouse room and/or freshwater aquarium experience.
• Other means of acquiring this knowledge will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Some level of AALAS certification preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of laboratory animal regulations, procedures, husbandry, colony maintenance, and protocols for collection of biological samples for colony health testing.
• Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines; perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.
• -Must be available for weekend and holiday work rotation.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• -Written and oral communications skills sufficient to permit clear and effective exchange of information.

Responsibilities

• Provide diligent and responsible animal care, including feeding and watering animals and changing and cleaning tanks/cages.
• Record and/or report animal abnormalities including altered eating, drinking, waste elimination, altered behavior, superficial lesions, and/or death.
• Monitor, maintain, and perform quality control assessment on life support systems for fish colonies and vivarium equipment.
• Maintaining LAR facilities: sanitizing equipment and facilities, ordering supplies/inventory, and stocking supplies.
• Provide minor technical assistance to facility users.

Physical Requirements

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work for extended periods in an environment maintained at approximately 82°F
• Ability to safely use a ladder for brief periods to perform tasks at heights between 6 and 8 feet

Tools/Equipment


Not Applicable

Application Instructions


In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University


Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit

About the Syracuse area


Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement


Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans


Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community


Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

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Job Posting Date
06/30/2026


Application Deadline

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Job Category
Staff


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