Lab Animal Care Technician

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Technician Assistant to provide care for laboratory animals in accordance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies. The role involves daily animal care, census tasks, and assisting in maintenance of facilities and records, with training opportunities to develop expertise in laboratory animal science.

Under supervision, you will perform duties including feeding, cage changes, and routine treatments, while ensuring accurate documentation and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required. Technical training or equivalency with related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water the animals daily.
• Perform daily census of animals.
• Change animal caging as scheduled.
• Clean animal rooms daily.
• Assist in routine treatment of common clinical signs.
• Maintain animal records and assist in care of breeding colonies.
• Administer special diets and water according to protocols.
• Receive, transport, and distribute incoming animals.
• Operate and maintain cage/bottle washers and autoclave.
• Observe and report environmental aberrations in animal rooms.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Columbia University is seeking a Technician Assistant to provide care for laboratory animals in accordance with federal and state regulations and institutional policies. The role involves daily animal care, census tasks, and assisting in maintenance of facilities and records, with training opportunities to develop expertise in laboratory animal science.

Under supervision, you will perform duties including feeding, cage changes, and routine treatments, while ensuring accurate documentation and