Lab Technician 1, Animal

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York seeks a dedicated Cage Washer to support daily care of mice, rats, and frogs in an AAALAC-accredited facility, ensuring high animal welfare and smooth operations.

You will perform routine cage cleaning, monitor environmental controls, record data, assist with colony management, and provide basic animal nursing and lab support to scientific staff. Weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Six months of relevant work experience preferred but not required.
• ALAT certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain focus on routine tasks.
• Skilled in operating cage washers, autoclaves, and other disinfecting/sterilizing equipment.
• Comfortable working with or around laboratory animals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency and be available to perform all duties required for the Cage Washer position.
• Examine animals for signs of illness and administer treatments according to instructions.
• Transfer animals between cages and tanks as needed.
• Monitor controls regulating temperature and humidity in animal quarters.
• Record data according to instructions, including genealogy, diet, weight, medications, and food intake.
• Provide general animal nursing and laboratory assistance to scientific staff and the Animal Facility Manager.
• Feed, water, and care for research animals according to established schedules.
• Assist Animal Facility Supervisors with transgenic rodent colony management, including modified barrier housing, colony health management, and maintenance of mouse lines.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to animals, maintain health records, and perform minor treatments as necessary.
• Work occasional weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Cage washers

Autoclaves

Job description

Position Description

At Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned research institution, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our AAALAC-accredited animal facility. This role plays a vital part in supporting the daily care and well-being of research animals-including mice, rats, and frogs-while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. You will contribute directly to the smooth operation of the facility and to scientific research that drives meaningful discoveries.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency and be available to perform all duties required for the Cage Washer position.
• Examine animals for signs of illness and administer treatments according to instructions.
• Transfer animals between cages and tanks as needed.
• Monitor controls regulating temperature and humidity in animal quarters.
• Record data according to instructions, including genealogy, diet, weight, medications, and food intake.
• Provide general animal nursing and laboratory assistance to scientific staff and the Animal Facility Manager.
• Feed, water, and care for research animals according to established schedules.
• Assist Animal Facility Supervisors with transgenic rodent colony management, including modified barrier housing, colony health management, and maintenance of mouse lines.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to animals, maintain health records, and perform minor treatments as necessary.
• Work occasional weekends and holidays as required.

Position Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience: Six months of relevant work experience preferred but not required.
• Other:
• ALAT certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain focus on routine tasks.
• Skilled in operating cage washers, autoclaves, and other disinfecting/sterilizing equipment.
• Comfortable working with or around laboratory animals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Supplemental Information

Position ID: 02326

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHLBenefitssites to learn more. The salary for this role is $42,000-$43,000. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good-faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor