Animal Care Technician — Research Lab Support

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to provide care, feeding, and transportation of laboratory animals under supervision. The role includes maintaining animal housing, performing health observations, and supporting veterinary staff as needed.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED; prior animal caretaking experience is preferred. The role may involve weekend work and adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in animal caretaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, comprehend, and comply with SOPs and QA standards.
• Monitor daily animal health and welfare; perform health observations and daily husbandry duties.
• Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species as assigned.
• Receive, identify, and house selected animal species; maintain related records.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to provide care, feeding, and transportation of laboratory animals under supervision. The role includes maintaining animal housing, performing health observations, and supporting veterinary staff as needed.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED; prior animal caretaking experience is preferred. The role may involve weekend work and adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage.