Laboratory Animal Care Technician

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Technician Assistant to provide care for laboratory animals under general supervision. The role involves daily feeding, monitoring, records maintenance, and assistance with facilities and equipment in a laboratory animal setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible technical training, and includes a weekend/workweek schedule (Saturday to Wednesday) with rotating weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with technical training or equivalency and related experience.
• Ability to regularly lift at least 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds.
• Saturday to Wednesday schedule with mandatory weekend/holiday coverage, as scheduled on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water the animals daily.
• Perform daily census of animals.
• Change animal cages as scheduled.
• Clean animal rooms daily.
• Assist in routine treatment of common clinical signs.
• Assist in the maintenance of animal records.
• Administer special diets and water according to protocols.
• Receive, transport, and distribute incoming animals.
• Operate cage washer, bottle washer, tunnel washer, autoclave and other equipment.
• Observe and report aberrations in animal room environments.
• Attend in-house training programs to develop expertise in laboratory animal science.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Technician Assistant to provide care for laboratory animals under general supervision. The role involves daily feeding, monitoring, records maintenance, and assistance with facilities and equipment in a laboratory animal setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible technical training, and includes a weekend/workweek schedule (Saturday to Wednesday) with rotating weekend coverage.