Lab Animal Care Technician I

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Technical Assistant I - Animal Care in Amherst. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, healthy environment for laboratory animals and monitoring their overall wellbeing.

Proper PPE and adherence to ABSL-2/ABSL-3 practices are required. Essential duties include husbandry, sanitation, record keeping, medication administration under veterinary guidance, and operating specialized equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience working with animals.
• Experience may be substituted by ALAT certification or an Associate's degree in animal care related education.
• Valid Class D State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report atypical findings related to animal health, environment and maintenance.
• Perform animal husbandry duties: feeding, watering, cage cleaning.
• Sanitize animal rooms, procedure rooms, corridors and related facilities.
• Handle restraint and gendering of laboratory animals; maintain records.
• Prepare and distribute routine meds as directed by veterinary staff.
• Operate waste removal systems, autoclaves, rack washers and bio-safety cabinets.
• Supervise student employees and travel between sites using a university vehicle.

Skills

Animal care

Computing skills

Observation skills

Education

Associate's degree in animal care

ALAT certification

Job description

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Technical Assistant I - Animal Care in Amherst. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, healthy environment for laboratory animals and monitoring their overall wellbeing.

Proper PPE and adherence to ABSL-2/ABSL-3 practices are required. Essential duties include husbandry, sanitation, record keeping, medication administration under veterinary guidance, and operating specialized equipment.