Animal Technician - Husbandry, DLAM

Under the direct supervision of the area supervisor, the
Animal Technician (Husbandry) will perform routine animal husbandry tasks at
the operative level. Under direct supervision with day-to-day coaching, the
Animal Technician completes all on-going tasks following departmental
guidelines. Other assignments are made by the area supervisor on a project
basis. Work is subject to regular daily follow-up and review.

Salary Range: $28.08 - $33.12 Hourly (Effective 07/06/2026)

Required:

• Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures sufficient
  to care for laboratory animals in an experimental environment.
• Knowledge of habits and appearances of laboratory animals
  sufficient to notice deviations from normal.
• Skill in handling a variety of animals in a variety of
  situations sufficient to prevent injury or distress to the animal or self.
• Ability to lift 50-pound bags of feed, 60-70 pound animals,
  and push 200-300 pound cage racks of animals.
• Knowledge of techniques and ability to collect samples for
  laboratory study.
• Skill in reading English and numbers to follow
  instructions, maintain records, and identify specific animals.
• Skill in using basic English words and phrases to complete
  identification cards and inventory forms.
• Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis
  using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information and
  instructions, explain changes in animal behavior and appearance, and
  communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• 
  Ability to euthanize rats and mice using CO chambers, including following
  established procedures, confirming death has occurred, and appropriately
  labeling and disposing of euthanized animals, including biohazardous animals.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply contamination control
  practices, including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for
  pathogen containment, disinfection, and waste handling methods appropriate for
  work in biocontainment animal facilities up to BSL-2 level with BSL-3
  practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs
  associated with a GLP study, including study protocol requirements and GLP
  documentation procedures.
• Ability to participate in weekend and holiday work
  rotations and occasional overtime duties.

Preferred:

• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal
  Technician level or higher.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and working
  knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including Word, Outlook,
  PowerPoint, Excel, and FoxPro.