Lab Animal Care Technician Assistant

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician Assistant to provide routine husbandry for laboratory animals under direct supervision. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal animal care regulations across biosafety levels 1–3 environments.

The position emphasizes animal care, health monitoring, record keeping, and collaboration with staff to maintain proper housing and welfare of research animals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project.
• 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience; may substitute education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Observes, identifies, and reports animal health related problems.
• Coordinates animal care activities with other staff.
• Assists with evaluation, maintenance, and monitoring of the health of laboratory animals. May assist with the breeding of animals and other activities to maintain animal rooms.
• Provides husbandry support as required by SOPs, such as feeding/watering, cleaning/changing cages, preparing diets, and maintaining proper environment.
• Handles animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes following policies and procedures.
• Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal care, census, breeding, etc.
• Receives, inspects, and stocks supplies such as animal feed and bedding; assists in inventory.
• Coordinates with maintenance for repairs; regulates lighting, ventilation, temperature and humidity in the animal room environment.
• Sterilizes cages, instruments and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician Assistant to provide routine husbandry for laboratory animals under direct supervision. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal animal care regulations across biosafety levels 1–3 environments.

The position emphasizes animal care, health monitoring, record keeping, and collaboration with staff to maintain proper housing and welfare of research animals.