Lab Animal Care Technician I — Compassionate & Detail‑Oriented

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Med-Neurobiology Department is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and daily care for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment and health observations. You will perform cage changes, cleaning, sanitization and maintain logs of care activities.

This full-time on-campus position requires good interpersonal skills, willingness to work weekends/holidays, pass background checks, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Must pass criminal and social background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide animal care including feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations and basic medical treatments.
• Perform cage changes, cleaning and sanitization of housing enclosures, equipment and room; maintain logs of care activities.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh's Med-Neurobiology Department is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and daily care for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment and health observations. You will perform cage changes, cleaning, sanitization and maintain logs of care activities.

This full-time on-campus position requires good interpersonal skills, willingness to work weekends/holidays, pass background checks, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift