Animal Care Technician I: Hands-On Lab Support (Onsite)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Technical Assistant I - Animal Care in Amherst, MA. The role involves caring for laboratory animals, maintaining clean environments, and observing animal health and welfare on a full-time, onsite basis.

Responsibilities include daily husbandry, sanitation, record keeping, and assisting veterinary staff with medications and safety procedures. This position requires attention to safety and proper PPE usage in a controlled research setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience working with animals or similar settings.
• ALAT certification or equivalent substituted experience accepted.
• Associate degree in animal care fields may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report animal health, environment, and welfare conditions.
• Perform animal husbandry duties: feeding, watering, cage cleaning.
• Sanitize animal rooms and equipment; maintain records.
• Handle restraint and gendering of laboratory animals.
• Prepare and distribute routine medications per veterinary direction.

Skills

Animal care

Observations

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Sanitation

Education

High School diploma or GED

ALAT certification

Associate degree in related field

Job description

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Technical Assistant I - Animal Care in Amherst, MA. The role involves caring for laboratory animals, maintaining clean environments, and observing animal health and welfare on a full-time, onsite basis.

Responsibilities include daily husbandry, sanitation, record keeping, and assisting veterinary staff with medications and safety procedures. This position requires attention to safety and proper PPE usage in a controlled research setting.