Lab Animal Care Technician

Piper Companies; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Piper Companies in Denver, PA is seeking a Laboratory Animal Care Technician to support daily rabbit care, facility upkeep, and recordkeeping within a barrier operation. You will feed, water, monitor welfare, and maintain a clean work environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, moving rabbits, following welfare protocols, coordinating order details, and maintaining breeding/care records. Weekend and holiday shifts, early hours for shipments, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of animal care experience preferred; no prior lab experience required.
• ALAT or related certification highly desirable.
• Desire to work with animals daily, with an interest in animal development.
• Ability to complete paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Weekend/holiday rotation, early hours for shipments, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk on concrete for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct animal care, including feeding rabbits, providing water, and monitoring animal well-being
• Clean, power wash, and sanitize animal buildings, cages, and support areas
• Move rabbits as needed and support daily care routines
• Follow protocols to ensure the health and welfare of animals in care
• Coordinate order details, including selection, packaging, and confirming accuracy
• Keep accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning, and animal care

Skills

Animal care

Recordkeeping

Physical stamina

Documentation

Education

ALAT or related certification

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Laboratory Animal Care Technician to support animal care operations in Denver, PA. This role will focus on daily animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep, and recordkeeping within a barrier operation. The Laboratory Animal Care Technician will provide direct care for rabbits, including feeding, watering, monitoring well-being, and cleaning, while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.

Responsibilities for Laboratory Animal Care Technician:

• Provide direct animal care, including feeding rabbits, providing water, and monitoring animal well-being
• Clean, power wash, and sanitize animal buildings, cages, and support areas
• Move rabbits as needed and support daily care routines
• Follow protocols to ensure the health and welfare of animals in care
• Coordinate order details, including selection, packaging, and confirming accuracy
• Keep accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning, and animal care

Qualifications for Laboratory Animal Care Technician:

• 1+ year of animal care experience preferred; prior lab animal experience not required
• ALAT or related certification highly desirable
• Desire to work with and care for animals daily, with an interest in animal development
• Ability to complete paperwork and maintain accurate records
• Availability to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, early hours for shipments, and overtime as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion, stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time, and frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and squat

Compensation for Laboratory Animal Care Technician include:

• $18.00/hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a regulated laboratory animal care environment
• Overtime opportunities available based on business needs

This job opens for applications on 10/23/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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