DoD Vivarium Technician: Laboratory Animal Care

Alakainafoundation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading government service provider based in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Laboratory Animal Husbandry Technician to support various animal husbandry duties for a range of animals. Candidates should ideally possess a Bachelor's degree and ALAT certification. Responsibilities include maintaining animal welfare, cleaning facilities, and conducting health observations. Competitive salaries and benefits such as medical insurance and a 401K plan with company matching are offered. Join our team to contribute to important research in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• ALAT Certified or Licensed Vet Technician (LVT).
• At least two to four years’ laboratory experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal husbandry duties for various animals.
• Maintain feed and water containers daily.
• Conduct daily inspection of automatic watering systems.
• Perform bacteriological surveys.
• Document husbandry procedures and enrichment distribution.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Bacteriological surveys

Environmental monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ALAT Certified or Licensed Vet Technician (LVT)

Job description

A leading government service provider based in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Laboratory Animal Husbandry Technician to support various animal husbandry duties for a range of animals. Candidates should ideally possess a Bachelor's degree and ALAT certification. Responsibilities include maintaining animal welfare, cleaning facilities, and conducting health observations. Competitive salaries and benefits such as medical insurance and a 401K plan with company matching are offered. Join our team to contribute to important research in a dynamic environment.