Lab Animal Technician I — On‑Site, Essential Coverage

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Comparative Medicine Group (CMG) is seeking an on-site animal care technician to support routine husbandry and welfare for laboratory animals in BSL1/BSL2 facilities at Coles Hall and other CMG sites on the Manhattan campus. This essential role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, strict adherence to protocols, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as shifts rotate.

The CMG collaborates with IACUC and ABSA to ensure humane care and compliance with

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and monitor animal health/environmental conditions.
• Provide daily nutrition and may assist in veterinary treatments.
• Assist with waste management, sanitization and decontamination.
• Support on-site animal husbandry in BSL1/BSL2 facilities.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Some college/vo‑tech biology or veterinary tech training

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Kansas State University’s Comparative Medicine Group (CMG) is seeking an on-site animal care technician to support routine husbandry and welfare for laboratory animals in BSL1/BSL2 facilities at Coles Hall and other CMG sites on the Manhattan campus. This essential role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, strict adherence to protocols, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as shifts rotate.

The CMG collaborates with IACUC and ABSA to ensure humane care and compliance with