Lab Animal Care Apprentice (Entry) – Part-Time

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks an entry-level Animal Husbandry Technician. Responsibilities include feeding and caring for laboratory animals, monitoring their health, and maintaining accurate records. This position is part of a two-year apprenticeship program offering training towards AALAS certification. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. This is a temporary position with onsite work arrangements, offering $15.00 per hour for 20 hours each week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Work experience may NOT be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Feeds and cares for laboratory animals.
• Observes signs of illness or distress in animals.
• Assists in routine health checks for animals.
• Maintains records of animal care and feeding schedules.
• Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment.

Skills

Laboratory animal care

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Safe animal handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning and sterilization equipment

Job description

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks an entry-level Animal Husbandry Technician. Responsibilities include feeding and caring for laboratory animals, monitoring their health, and maintaining accurate records. This position is part of a two-year apprenticeship program offering training towards AALAS certification. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. This is a temporary position with onsite work arrangements, offering $15.00 per hour for 20 hours each week.