Lab Animal Care Technician - Hands-On Welfare

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Animal Technician to perform routine animal husbandry, cleaning, feeding, and monitoring in a centralized care program. The role includes operating sterilizers, maintaining cleanliness, and following NIH/OSHA/USDA guidelines under supervision.

The position requires adherence to SOPs, documentation of activities, and the ability to handle animals and equipment in a research setting. Training and safety are emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of hygienic principles.
• Applies specialized knowledge of animal husbandry procedures to ensure care follows guidelines.
• Ability to learn facility SOPs and follow them accurately.
• Humane care and maintenance for multiple animal species.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move heavy cages.

Responsibilities

• Operate cage washers and sterilizers to clean cages and equipment.
• Perform routine animal husbandry: feeding, watering, grooming, and monitoring animal health.
• Maintain logs and documentation for cages, environment, and procedures.
• Perform euthanasia on rodents under veterinary direction.

Skills

Hygienic principles

Animal husbandry

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Animal Technician to perform routine animal husbandry, cleaning, feeding, and monitoring in a centralized care program. The role includes operating sterilizers, maintaining cleanliness, and following NIH/OSHA/USDA guidelines under supervision.

The position requires adherence to SOPs, documentation of activities, and the ability to handle animals and equipment in a research setting. Training and safety are emphasized throughout.