Lab Animal Technician: Animal Care & Research Support

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas is seeking a Lab Animal Technician to provide essential daily husbandry and care for laboratory animals in the Vivarium Lab. You will work under the direct supervision of the Research Animal Lab Manager to maintain humane care and compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ALAT certification or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Up-to-date tetanus vaccination.
• Animal care work experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Familiarity with IACUC regulations and The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and independently.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic animal care functions including daily husbandry for multiple laboratory animal species, provision of food and water, adherence to biosecurity procedures, handling and restraint and cage changing.
• Maintain accurate husbandry and quality control records; completes required documentation in a timely and legible manner.
• Conducts daily health observations and reports abnormal findings or animal welfare concerns to the supervisor.
• Monitors facility environment conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) and alerts supervisor to deviations.
• Adheres to PPE requirements and safety protocols.
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains animal housing and support areas per SOPs and biosecurity protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

Interpersonal skills

Animal handling basics

Record keeping

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

ALAT certification eligibility

Job description

The University of North Texas is seeking a Lab Animal Technician to provide essential daily husbandry and care for laboratory animals in the Vivarium Lab. You will work under the direct supervision of the Research Animal Lab Manager to maintain humane care and compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination.