Animal Technician

Confidential Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A well-established biomedical research organization in San Francisco seeks an Animal Technician to provide daily care for laboratory animals and ensure compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in animal handling, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. The role involves monitoring health, maintaining records, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a contract duration of 6 months with a pay rate of $24/hour and requires the ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of animal handling or laboratory animal sanitation experience.
• Ability to identify animal health concerns and elevate issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with sanitation and disinfection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for laboratory animals following regulations.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns to veterinary staff.
• Clean and disinfect animal housing areas and equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory sanitation

Health monitoring

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician training

Job description

Information Technology | Technical Recruiter at AVID Technical Resources

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
Start: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6 months (26 weeks)
Pay Rate: $24/hour

Overview

We are hiring an Animal Technician on behalf of our client, a well-established biomedical research organization in San Francisco. This role supports laboratory animal care operations and research programs by ensuring proper animal husbandry, sanitation, health monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Scope of Duties

• Provide daily care for laboratory animals in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
• Perform animal husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, cage changing, and room sanitation
• Monitor animal health and report concerns to veterinary and supervisory staff
• Maintain accurate records including animal health surveillance, feed logs, per-diem records, and temperature/humidity logs
• Clean and disinfect animal housing areas, equipment, cage washers, and autoclaves
• Support general maintenance of animal facilities and follow established SOPs
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support research operations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of animal handling or laboratory animal sanitation experience
• General knowledge of animal feeding, caging, and space requirements
• Ability to identify animal health concerns and elevate issues appropriately
• Familiarity with sanitation and disinfection procedures, including use of cage washers and autoclaves
• Basic computer skills, including email and electronic record systems
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, and move on hard surfaces for up to 7 hours per day
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and respirators as assigned
• Compliance with workplace rules, including no eating or drinking in animal areas

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician training or equivalent experience preferred
• One year of animal care experience, or two years of relevant experience in lieu of formal certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience