Lab Animal Care Technician — Day Shift, On Campus

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

Job summary

University of Connecticut is seeking an Animal Care Technician at the Storrs Campus to provide comprehensive care for laboratory animals and their environment. This permanent, full-time role runs 37.5 hours/week, typically Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm, with occasional weekends and overtime during emergencies.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, exams, medications as supervised, record-keeping, and assisting with surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal care requirements, housing and basic disease prevention.
• Interpersonal and written/oral communication abilities.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and use computer software.
• Physical ability for handling animals, equipment and lifting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals;
• Clean and sanitize cages and animal rooms;
• Assist with routine examinations and lab tests as required;
• Monitor animal shipments and health;
• Assist with medications and injections under supervision;
• Support during surgical or experimental procedures;
• Maintain records and reports;
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Animal care

Interpersonal skills

Written & oral comms

Follow instructions

Computer skills

Manual dexterity

Education

One year animal care experience

ALAT certification substitution

Two-year college + animal care experience

Job description

University of Connecticut is seeking an Animal Care Technician at the Storrs Campus to provide comprehensive care for laboratory animals and their environment. This permanent, full-time role runs 37.5 hours/week, typically Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm, with occasional weekends and overtime during emergencies.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, exams, medications as supervised, record-keeping, and assisting with surgical procedures.