Animal Lab Care Technician

Responsibilities

• Animal Feeding and Hydration: Ensures all animals are provided with appropriate food and fresh water according to their dietary needs.
• Health Monitoring: Regularly observes animals for signs of illness, injury, or distress and reports any concerns to the veterinary staff.
• Record Keeping: Maintains accurate records of animal health, treatments, and daily care activities.
• Biosecurity: Follows all biosecurity and chemical safety requirements for animal care.
• Sanitation: Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures, cages, and equipment to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Compliance: Ensures adherence to all regulatory guidelines and protocols related to animal care, laboratory procedures, and biosecurity protocols, including wearing correct personal protective equipment (PPE), stocking of PPE, and maintaining footbaths.
• Support Areas: Performs various duties in animal support areas, including laundry, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and loading and unloading supply racks.

Qualifications

• Level I: High school diploma or equivalent and 0 years of experience in animal care and husbandry practices.
• Level II: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in animal care and husbandry practices. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certifications may be considered in lieu of experience. OR Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, or related program.
• Level III: High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in animal care and husbandry practices. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certifications may be considered in lieu of experience. OR Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, or related program and 2 years of experience in animal care and husbandry practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Lab animal experience is desired.