Lab Animal Technician: Care & Compliance (Contract)

Confidential Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A well-established biomedical research organization in San Francisco seeks an Animal Technician to provide daily care for laboratory animals and ensure compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in animal handling, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. The role involves monitoring health, maintaining records, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a contract duration of 6 months with a pay rate of $24/hour and requires the ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of animal handling or laboratory animal sanitation experience.
• Ability to identify animal health concerns and elevate issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with sanitation and disinfection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for laboratory animals following regulations.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns to veterinary staff.
• Clean and disinfect animal housing areas and equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory sanitation

Health monitoring

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician training

Job description

A well-established biomedical research organization in San Francisco seeks an Animal Technician to provide daily care for laboratory animals and ensure compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in animal handling, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. The role involves monitoring health, maintaining records, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a contract duration of 6 months with a pay rate of $24/hour and requires the ability to work in a team as well as independently.