Lab Animal Care Specialist

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Animal Facility at University at Buffalo is seeking an Animal Caretaker to provide daily care for laboratory animals, maintain clean rooms and cages, and follow safety protocols when handling animals. You will monitor animal health and environments, assist with veterinary procedures as needed, and help with inventory and documentation of arrivals, housing, and sanitation.

This position offers exposure to diverse research settings and requires reliability and adherence to ethical

Qualifications

• Basic animal care duties and safety awareness.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain records.
• Strong teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health of animals and room environments; report abnormal conditions and assist veterinary care when needed.
• Assist principal investigators, students and technicians.
• Operate and maintain equipment for cage preparation and room sanitation; manage animal intake, housing, inventories, and related records.

Job description

The Laboratory Animal Facility at University at Buffalo is seeking an Animal Caretaker to provide daily care for laboratory animals, maintain clean rooms and cages, and follow safety protocols when handling animals. You will monitor animal health and environments, assist with veterinary procedures as needed, and help with inventory and documentation of arrivals, housing, and sanitation.

This position offers exposure to diverse research settings and requires reliability and adherence to ethical