Animal Care Technician I

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and basic care for laboratory animals under supervision. The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of animal care experience, with mandatory weekend/holiday shifts and essential personnel status.

Applicants must complete background and occupational health screenings as a condition of employment, and may be subject to drug testing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year animal husbandry or previous animal care experience.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

One year animal husbandry or previous animal care experience.

Job description

The Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) supports the research activities of Tulane University faculty, staff, and students by fostering a comprehensive program of quality animal care. The Animal Care Technician I is an intermediate level position that builds skills in providing husbandry and care to a variety of laboratory animals. The ACT I position works under supervision until deemed proficient by the supervisor.

Employees in the classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Required to work weekend, holiday, and emergency work schedules. This position is considered essential personnel.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year animal husbandry or previous animal care experience.

Preferred Qualification

SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES

Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1645
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 07:29 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department RSCH University Comparative Medicine Program