Animal Care Technician — Lab Facility & Welfare

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Care Technician at Texas State University in San Marcos oversees the upkeep of the on-site animal facility, ensuring compliance with the USDA Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and university policies. The role involves collaboration with principal investigators and staff to maintain high standards of animal care and space requirements.

Typical hours are 7:00AM–4:00PM, with weekend and rotating holiday availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months prior work experience with animals, rodents preferred
• Familiar with or willing to learn IVC caging systems
• Can perform routine maintenance of cage racks and cage wash equipment
• Follow all SOPs and guidelines and maintain accurate records
• Email and MS office applications
• Ability to work weekends and rotating holidays to ensure 365 day per year coverage
• Ability to work well with others and with minimum supervision
• Observe and report any concerns in a timely manner
• Open to learning new tasks
• Work hours are 7AM – 4PM

Responsibilities

• Maintain the animal facility to meet USDA and institutional standards.
• Work with investigators and staff to ensure animal care and space standards.
• Follow schedule for equipment maintenance, cage changes and sanitizing.
• Monitor environmental conditions and report out-of-range issues.
• Manage animal feed, bedding, and supplies; notify CRF manager when low.
• Assist in training researchers and staff in proper animal care.
• Perform routine maintenance of facility equipment.

Skills

Animal care experience

Teamwork

Record keeping

MS Office

Email communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science or animal-related field

AALAS ALAT or LAT certification

Tools

IVC caging systems knowledge

Job description

The Animal Care Technician at Texas State University in San Marcos oversees the upkeep of the on-site animal facility, ensuring compliance with the USDA Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and university policies. The role involves collaboration with principal investigators and staff to maintain high standards of animal care and space requirements.

Typical hours are 7:00AM–4:00PM, with weekend and rotating holiday availability.