Animal Attendant

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry and waste disposal.
• Operate cage sanitation equipment.
• Prepare and distribute daily diet and environmental enrichment.
• Absorb and transport animals using specialized handling techniques as needed.
• Inspect lixit valves and water lines daily to ensure proper function.
• Inspect assigned animal areas, including rooms, buildings, and equipment, and report issues.
• Maintain facilities, including enrichment tools and infrastructure.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties and restock supplies.

Animal Care & Health Monitoring

• Conduct routine animal health and behavioral observations.
• Report changes in behavior or appearance to Supervisor.
• Assist with infant animal care when needed.

Administrative & Compliance

• Adhere to personal protective equipment requirements.
• Work safely in close proximity to animals.
• Ensure animals have appropriate access to shelter, food, water, and proper group spacing.
• Follow all cage and building lock procedures.
• Maintain accurate animal identification as required.
• Respond to emergency situations when necessary.
• Participate in SOP training and consistently follow departmental policies.
• Comply with AAALAC, IACUC, USDA, and AWA standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of husbandry and healthcare data, including GLP records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Some experience working with animals.
• Must meet department American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification requirements.

Pay

Minimum $18.00 - Midpoint $20.54 - Maximum $23.08

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (summer hours are presently 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with rotating weekends and holidays required; weekend and holiday hours are 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 7 a.m. to noon.