Entry-Level Research Animal Care Technician

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) at Baylor College of Medicine seeks diligent staff to provide routine husbandry and compassionate animal care in a safe, sanitary environment. You will work with laboratory animals, following established procedures and SOPs to support research and welfare.

Responsibilities include daily health checks, feeding, cleaning, and assisting with animal census. The position requires standing for long periods and possible weekend/holiday rotation, with onsite

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Computer literacy to perform daily duties.
• Able to stand long periods and lift/carry 20–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters animals according to CCM schedules and instructions.
• Performs daily health checks on animals.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, per SOPs.
• Maintains a clean environment including sanitizing rooms, equipment and hallways.
• Learns and assists in animal census and other required documentation.
• Handles and transports animals and bedding material.
• Maintains supplies in animal rooms including feed, caging, and equipment for daily use.
• Follows and ensures compliance with animal welfare laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) at Baylor College of Medicine seeks diligent staff to provide routine husbandry and compassionate animal care in a safe, sanitary environment. You will work with laboratory animals, following established procedures and SOPs to support research and welfare.

Responsibilities include daily health checks, feeding, cleaning, and assisting with animal census. The position requires standing for long periods and possible weekend/holiday rotation, with onsite