Lab Animal Care Technician I — Enrichment & Health

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Tomorrow is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals in a university setting. This role requires weekend and holiday work and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a focus on animal welfare and accurate documentation.

You will follow SOPs, maintain logs, and use Pittworx and Microsoft Office tools in daily tasks while ensuring safety and high standards of care across all animal housing areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Combined education and relevant experience considered in lieu of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water and enrichment for laboratory animals.
• Perform cage changes and sanitize 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 tasks including laundering scrubs and cagewash operations.
• Read, follow SOPs/policies and animal protocols when applicable.
• Accurately document information in English and use electronic systems.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Tech proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pittworx

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Pittsburgh Tomorrow is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals in a university setting. This role requires weekend and holiday work and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a focus on animal welfare and accurate documentation.

You will follow SOPs, maintain logs, and use Pittworx and Microsoft Office tools in daily tasks while ensuring safety and high standards of care across all animal housing areas.