Lab Animal Care Technician I (On-Campus)

Inside Higher Ed; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,727 - 36,974; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support animal husbandry in research initiatives. Responsibilities include daily care tasks for laboratory animals and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience with animals, and strong communication skills. This on-campus role offers a competitive salary range of $17.95 - $26.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with animals and AALAS certification.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in hot environments.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily husbandry for laboratory animals.
• Handle, feed, and monitor the health of laboratory animals.
• Assist with cage wash and equipment sanitization.

Skills

Animal handling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Animal Care Technician I to support animal husbandry in research initiatives. Responsibilities include daily care tasks for laboratory animals and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience with animals, and strong communication skills. This on-campus role offers a competitive salary range of $17.95 - $26.84 per hour.