Lab Animal Care Technician I: Enrichment & Health

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals, ensuring welfare and well-being. Responsibilities include feeding, enrichment, cage changes and maintaining logs, with required PPE for Biosafety Level 3 facilities.

Applicants must be able to work weekends/holidays, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and pass background checks and vaccinations as applicable. Pay rate is $19.56/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience required.

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.
• Maintain logs documenting animal care activities and environmental parameters.
• Assist with facility support tasks like laundering scrubs, cleaning, stocking supplies and cagewash operations.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals, ensuring welfare and well-being. Responsibilities include feeding, enrichment, cage changes and maintaining logs, with required PPE for Biosafety Level 3 facilities.

Applicants must be able to work weekends/holidays, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and pass background checks and vaccinations as applicable. Pay rate is $19.56/hour.