Lab Animal Care Tech - 4-6 Mo Contract (Denver)

Piper Companies; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Piper Companies in Denver, PA is seeking a Laboratory Animal Care Technician for a 4-6 month contract position with potential to convert to full-time. The role focuses on caring for animals, maintaining a clean and compliant facility, and supporting production workflows.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about animal care, organized, reliable, and able to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis, with ALAT certification being highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Cares for animals daily, including feeding, cleaning and breeding where applicable.
• Commitment to a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis.
• Ability to complete paperwork and support shipping logistics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.
• Cleaning/power washing and sanitation of facility.
• Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care
• Coordinate order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy

Skills

Animal care

Weekend work

Safety & cleanliness

Overtime availability

Education

ALAT certification

Job description

Piper Companies in Denver, PA is seeking a Laboratory Animal Care Technician for a 4-6 month contract position with potential to convert to full-time. The role focuses on caring for animals, maintaining a clean and compliant facility, and supporting production workflows.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about animal care, organized, reliable, and able to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis, with ALAT certification being highly desirable.