Lab Animal Care Technician Assistant

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources has an opening for a Laboratory Animal Technician Assistant. Under direct supervision, the incumbent will provide routine husbandry for laboratory animals and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

The position may support activities across BSL1–BSL3 environments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months' experience in a laboratory animal facility; additional related education may be substituted

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of experience in a laboratory animal facility is required.
• Other related education/experience may substitute per policy with 30 college credits equaling one year of 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 breeding.
• Provides husbandry support such as feeding, watering, cage cleaning, diet preparation, and maintaining environmental conditions.
• Handles animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes following established policies and procedures.
• Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal care and census, breeding, etc.
• Receives, inspects, and stocks supplies such as animal feed and bedding; assists in inventory.
• Coordinates with maintenance for repairs and regulates lighting, ventilation, temperature and humidity in the animal room.
• Sterilizes cages, instruments and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources has an opening for a Laboratory Animal Technician Assistant. Under direct supervision, the incumbent will provide routine husbandry for laboratory animals and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

The position may support activities across BSL1–BSL3 environments. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months' experience in a laboratory animal facility; additional related education may be substituted