Animal Care Technician II — Lab Animal Enrichment & Care

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick time

Transit/metro pass

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition remission

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Animal Care Technician to deliver daily husbandry for multiple species, including enrichment and feeding. You will work with veterinary staff to monitor health and report concerns promptly, while ensuring strict waste handling and safety procedures.

The role involves room sanitation, adherence to SOPs, and potential hands-on training of junior technicians. Prior ALAT certifications and Purina training underpin the expected duties.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Animal Care Learning Program – Purina Institute.
• Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months – Purina Institute.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) – American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) – within 2 years – AALAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily husbandry care for rabbits, non-human primates, canines and rodents.
• Sanitize and maintain rodent rooms according to schedule.
• Observe animals daily for illness and report findings to veterinary staff.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous wastes per SOP.
• Hands-on training of junior-level technicians as needed.

Skills

Biomedical Research

Heavy Lifting

Quality Care

SOP Writing

English Language

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Animal Care Technician to deliver daily husbandry for multiple species, including enrichment and feeding. You will work with veterinary staff to monitor health and report concerns promptly, while ensuring strict waste handling and safety procedures.

The role involves room sanitation, adherence to SOPs, and potential hands-on training of junior technicians. Prior ALAT certifications and Purina training underpin the expected duties.