Lab Animal Technician — Animal Care & Compliance

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Animal Technician role at University of North Texas involves daily husbandry and humane care for animals in the Vivarium Lab. You will work under the Research Animal Lab Manager to ensure high standards of care and compliance with biosafety and SOPs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience or equivalent, strong record-keeping, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year related experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow protocols and ensure compliance with state, federal, and university regulations.
• Experience with record-keeping and maintaining detailed logs related to animal care.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and animal cages.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic animal care functions including daily husbandry for multiple laboratory animal species, provision of food and water, adherence to biosecurity procedure, animal handling and restraint and cage changing.
• Maintains accurate husbandry and quality control records; completes required documentation in a timely and legible manner.
• Monitors facility environment conditions and reports any deviations to the supervisor; adheres to PPE and safety protocols.
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains animal housing and support areas per SOPs and biosecurity protocols.
• Coordinates supply delivery, inventory replenishment and cage preparation activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Animal handling

Record-keeping

Observation skills

Communication

Following procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Laboratory Animal Technician role at University of North Texas involves daily husbandry and humane care for animals in the Vivarium Lab. You will work under the Research Animal Lab Manager to ensure high standards of care and compliance with biosafety and SOPs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience or equivalent, strong record-keeping, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a fast-paced team.