Animal Research Technician

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is seeking an Animal Care Technician to maintain cleanliness and operations in the Laboratory Animal Research Facility under supervision. The role includes daily animal care, log maintenance, inventory control, and compliance with animal research laws and policies.

Requirements include high school diploma, AALAS ALAT certification (or certification within a reasonable period), ability to work nonstandard hours, and experience with Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and restraining animals in a work environment.
• Experience composing and proofreading standard business correspondences.
• Experience and ability to keep clear and legible hand-written records.
• Experience and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and operational abilities of the facility.
• Maintain daily logs on all research animals.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assist in the daily care, husbandry care, and minor medical treatment of research animals.
• Comply with all relevant animal research laws and institutional policies.
• Communicate regularly with and provide assistance and technical instruction to staff, students, and faculty as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Record keeping

Independent work

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Animal Research Facility Manager, the Animal Care Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operational abilities of the facility; maintain daily logs on all research animals; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; assist in the daily care, husbandry care, and minor medical treatment of research animals; comply with all relevant animal research laws and regulations as well as institutional policies; communicate regularly with and provide assistance and technical instruction to staff, students, and faculty as needed.
Will be required to work Friday-Tuesday some holidays, or in the event of an emergency and/or University closure.

Unit URL: https://www.uidaho.edu/research

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• Experience handling and restraining animals in a work environment.
• Experience composing and proofreading standard business correspondences.
• Experience and ability to keep clear and legible hand-written records.
• Experience and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Other

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science. If incumbent does not have AALAS ALAT certification at the time of hire, employment will be contingent upon achieving certification within a reasonable period, as established by supervisor.
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal/Veterinary Science or other related field or Certification/Licensure as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience working as an animal care technician in animal research.
• Understanding of medical and laboratory terminology.
• Experience working in Animal Biosafety and Arthropod Containment Levels 1 and 2.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear a negative pressure respirator.
• Ability to perform required activities including: climbing and working from ladders, bending, stooping, and standing for long periods of time.

Degree Requirement

N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date: 04/14/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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