Lab Animal Care Technician I — Enrichment & Welfare

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide care for laboratory animals, including feeding, monitoring, and basic medical procedures. This on-campus role supports DLAR and requires weekend availability, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to safety and documentation protocols.

Candidate will work with animal housing, perform cage changes, and maintain logs while using Pittworx, PRISM and CAMS. Vaccinations and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Background checks and vaccinations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water and enrichment.
• Perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment and rooms.
• Complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments.
• Maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment function.
• Provide facility support tasks including laundering scrubs, cleaning, stocking supply areas and assisting with cagewash operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Technology proficiency

Microsoft Office

Email usage

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pittworx

PRISM

CAMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to provide care for laboratory animals, including feeding, monitoring, and basic medical procedures. This on-campus role supports DLAR and requires weekend availability, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to safety and documentation protocols.

Candidate will work with animal housing, perform cage changes, and maintain logs while using Pittworx, PRISM and CAMS. Vaccinations and background checks may be required.