Animal Care Research Assistant (Temp) - Day Shift

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engelhardt laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a dedicated temporary Research Assistant to support care research animal models. This full-time temporary position focuses on daily rearing, monitoring animal health, and assisting with experimental protocols in a fast-paced lab.

Depending on funding, this role has the potential to transition to full-time, with an onsite daytime shift in Temporary Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; further degree preferred.
• Experience with animal handling or husbandry in lab or veterinary settings preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, standing, working in animal facilities).
• Strong attention to detail and reliability; able to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for research animals, including feeding, dosing, and maintenance.
• Monitor and record animal health and wellbeing; report abnormalities promptly.
• Maintain records of animal care, weight and condition scores.
• Assist with sample collection and basic procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UAB, IACUC, and guidelines; support lab operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in animal science or related field preferred

Job description

The Engelhardt laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a dedicated temporary Research Assistant to support care research animal models. This full-time temporary position focuses on daily rearing, monitoring animal health, and assisting with experimental protocols in a fast-paced lab.

Depending on funding, this role has the potential to transition to full-time, with an onsite daytime shift in Temporary Services.