Lab Animal Care Technician - Day Shift

University of Connecticut; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut, Animal Care, Storrs Campus, is seeking an Animal Care Technician for a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm and occasional weekend shifts.

The hourly rate for new state employees starts at $25.35; annual salary range is $49,613–$64,944. Applicants must be willing to work during emergencies and pass pre-employment checks and background investigations.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of animal care experience directly related to the maintenance of the health and wellbeing of laboratory animals.
• AALAS ALAT certification may substitute for the general experience.
• College degree of two or more years plus 1/2 year of animal care experience may substitute for the general experience.

Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters animals.
• Cleans and sanitizes cages, animal rooms and related environment.
• Performs routine physical examinations and laboratory tests and special handling techniques for researchers.
• Assesses the status of animal shipments including identity, number of individuals, weight, health, etc.
• Administers medications and gives injections under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

AALAS ALAT certification

2+ years animal care education/college substitute

Job description

University of Connecticut, Animal Care, Storrs Campus, is seeking an Animal Care Technician for a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm and occasional weekend shifts.

The hourly rate for new state employees starts at $25.35; annual salary range is $49,613–$64,944. Applicants must be willing to work during emergencies and pass pre-employment checks and background investigations.