Lab Animal Care Technician & Enrichment Specialist

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee to support general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment. Under supervision, you will perform essential tasks in animal housing, husbandry, and basic data/documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with lab animal experience; a valid state driver's license is required, and AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification is

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED with lab animal experience.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain all animal species safely with proper identification and location.
• Assemble caging equipment to provide safe housing for all species.
• Complete and document supply and diet inventory weekly.
• Communicate information to clinical, supervisory, and management staff in writing and verbally.
• Provide species-specific environmental enrichment and assist with enrichment needs.

Skills

Care equipment operation

Effective communication

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Team & independence

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma or GED with lab animal experience

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee to support general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment. Under supervision, you will perform essential tasks in animal housing, husbandry, and basic data/documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with lab animal experience; a valid state driver's license is required, and AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification is