Lab Animal Care Technician I — Caring for Research Animals

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh DLAR is hiring an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and care for laboratory animals at our Pittsburgh campus. The role includes feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations, and basic medical treatments, as well as maintaining logs and documentation.

Responsibilities include cage changes, sanitization, and support tasks. Must be able to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, pass background checks, and work weekends/holidays in a biosafety environment with

Qualifications

• Positive interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
• Proficient with technology and common applications (e.g., email, Microsoft Office) and institutional systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water and enrichment to laboratory animals.
• Perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing housing enclosures, equipment and rooms.
• Complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments and diets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh DLAR is hiring an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and care for laboratory animals at our Pittsburgh campus. The role includes feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations, and basic medical treatments, as well as maintaining logs and documentation.

Responsibilities include cage changes, sanitization, and support tasks. Must be able to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, pass background checks, and work weekends/holidays in a biosafety environment with