Animal Care Technician II: Lab Rodent Care & Research

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center is seeking an Animal Care Technician II to join a team responsible for the care of laboratory rodents and to support health monitoring and data recording for research projects.

The role involves preparing food, maintaining animal holding spaces, observing behavior, administering treatments per protocols, and documenting health observations while collaborating with veterinary staff to ensure high standards of welfare and compliance.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with responsible care and use of animals in a research setting.
• Knowledge of acceptable animal husbandry practices and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand various animal care protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to accurately record animal health observations, environmental conditions, and daily maintenance logs.

Responsibilities

• Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
• Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
• Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research
• Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation

Skills

Animal care experience

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Follow protocols

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center is seeking an Animal Care Technician II to join a team responsible for the care of laboratory rodents and to support health monitoring and data recording for research projects.

The role involves preparing food, maintaining animal holding spaces, observing behavior, administering treatments per protocols, and documenting health observations while collaborating with veterinary staff to ensure high standards of welfare and compliance.