Lab Animal Aide - LAA

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toledo seeks a Lab Animal Aide (LAA) to provide daily husbandry for laboratory animals, observe health, and support regulatory compliance. The role involves handling animals, feeding, cage changes, and sanitation, with weekend and holiday work as required.

Qualifications include high school or equivalent and no health conditions preventing work with animals. Pre-employment screenings are required for campus employment.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent certification required
• No health or physical conditions that would prevent working with animals in a research setting

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily animal health and welfare while performing health observations and animal husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals
• Performs daily health checks, provides appropriate food and water, completes cage changing as assigned, and provides clinical care as directed
• Maintains all records associated with duties and reports any abnormalities or irregularities
• Cleans, sanitizes, disinfects, and/or sterilizes animal facility, equipment and department space and manages waste according to established procedures
• Performs routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments to mobile caging, racks, tables, and automatic watering equipment
• Operates and utilizes equipment necessary for husbandry operations, including cage washers and autoclaves, and promptly reports equipment malfunctions or concerns
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods and observes rules of animal disease control
• Receives, verifies, and documents animal and supply shipments against purchase orders, bills of lading, and related paperwork
• May guide the work of new departmental or research staff, volunteers and/or student employees
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

Title: Lab Animal Aide - LAA

Department Org: Dept of Lab Animal Resources - 107960

Employee Classification: B1 - Classif'd Full Time AFSCMEHSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 7:15 AM End Time: 3:45 PM

Posted Salary: 15.41

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description: Provides daily husbandry of laboratory animals to includeobservations of animals, handling and restraint, feeding andwatering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal areas andequipment. Maintains the facility in compliance with regulationsand accrediting bodies. Provides a supportive role in the oversightof research activities to ensure compliance with approved protocolsand regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent certification required
• No health or physical conditions that would prevent working withanimals in a research setting

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors daily animal health and welfare while performing healthobservations and animal husbandry duties to maintain the qualityand health of research animals
• Performs daily health checks, provides appropriate food andwater, completes cage changing as assigned, and provides clinicalcare as directed.
• Maintains all records associated with duties and reports anyabnormalities or irregularities.
• Cleans, sanitizes, disinfects, and/or sterilizes animal facility,equipment and department space and manages waste according toestablished procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments tomobile caging, racks, tables, and automatic wateringequipment.
• Operates and utilizes equipment necessary for husbandryoperations, including cage washers and autoclaves, and promptlyreports equipment malfunctions or concerns.
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methodsand observes rules of animal disease control.
• Receives, verifies, and documents animal and supply shipmentsagainst purchase orders, bills of lading, and relatedpaperwork.
• May guide the work of new departmental or research staff,volunteers and/or student employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Communication and Other Skills:

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a consistentcommitment to high-quality work.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues,supervisors, and the research community.
• Capable of routinely lifting up to 50 lbs. and performingphysically demanding work.
• Able to understand, interpret, and follow written and verbalinstructions.
• Effectively manages fluctuating workloads and prioritizes tasksin a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimalsupervision.
• Comfortable working in an environment that requires the routineuse of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and proactively supportsregulatory compliance and facility needs.
• Available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled andmaintains reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ALAT certification
• 6 months of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of laboratory animal care, safety and sanitationpractices

Conditions of Employment: To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, theUniversity of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employmenthealth screening requirements for the University of Toledo HealthScience Campus Medical Center will include drug and other requiredhealth screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. TheUniversity of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation tocomplete this application, or for testing or interviewing, pleasecontact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at theOffice of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 15 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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