Animal Care Technician I - Path to AALAS Certification

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I to provide hands-on care in a research animal facility, focusing on husbandry, health observation, sanitation and safe operation of care equipment. This entry-level role includes onsite duties and occasional weekend/holiday coverage to ensure continuous animal care.

The program offers training toward AALAS certification and opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Animal Resources

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry care for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, monitoring health status, and maintaining appropriate environmental conditions.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain animal housing areas, cages, equipment, and facility support spaces in accordance with established safety and regulatory requirements.
• Observe animal health and behavior, identify abnormalities, and report concerns to supervisory or veterinary personnel.
• Record animal care activities, health observations, sanitation activities, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
• Operate and maintain cage washers, autoclaves, and other animal care equipment to support facility operations and compliance standards.
• Complete required training and follow institutional, regulatory, and animal welfare protocols to ensure safe and effective performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I to provide hands-on care in a research animal facility, focusing on husbandry, health observation, sanitation and safe operation of care equipment. This entry-level role includes onsite duties and occasional weekend/holiday coverage to ensure continuous animal care.

The program offers training toward AALAS certification and opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Animal Resources