Animal Laboratory Technician I (Temp)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks an entry-level Animal Husbandry Technician. Responsibilities include feeding and caring for laboratory animals, monitoring their health, and maintaining accurate records. This position is part of a two-year apprenticeship program offering training towards AALAS certification. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. This is a temporary position with onsite work arrangements, offering $15.00 per hour for 20 hours each week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Work experience may NOT be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Feeds and cares for laboratory animals.
• Observes signs of illness or distress in animals.
• Assists in routine health checks for animals.
• Maintains records of animal care and feeding schedules.
• Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment.

Skills

Laboratory animal care

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Safe animal handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning and sterilization equipment

Job description

Under close supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs husbandry duties and maintains animal colony and laboratory facilities in an orderly and sanitary condition. Administers special diets as directed. Moves equipment and supplies in and around university departments, and performs laboratory housekeeping duties. This entry level position is the first year of the two year apprenticeship program. The program provides supervised work experience and classroom training toward competence in caring for research animals of different species and specialized colonies. Emphasis during this first year is on small (rodents and lagomorphs) animals but also includes training in the care of larger animals. Training for American Association for Laboratory Animal Science-AALAS certification as Assistant Laboratory Technician is given at this level.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, and cares for laboratory animals (e.g., mice, rats, rabbits).
• Observes and reports animals for signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior.
• Assists in routine health checks and treatment administration.
• Safely handles and restrains animals for routine procedures or examinations.
• Maintains accurate records of animal care, feeding, cleaning schedules, and observations.
• Operates and maintains cleaning and sterilization equipment (e.g., autoclaves, cage washers).
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safety procedures at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00

Proposed hours: 20 hours a week

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED required. Work experience may NOT be substituted for education.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

Temporary Services

Job Category

UAB Temporary Services

Organization

114402000 Temporary Services

Employee Status

Temporary

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite