Laboratory Animal Care Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Animal Caretaker at the University at Buffalo to manage daily care of laboratory animals, perform basic husbandry, and follow safety protocols for hazardous agents.

Responsibilities include cleaning rooms and cages, feeding, disposing of waste, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates have education in a related field and hands-on lab experience, with the ability to monitor health, assist in veterinary care, and handle animals

Qualifications

• Requires education in a specific field.
• At least one year of experience directly related to the research or program.
• Experience in a laboratory setting and/or with laboratory animals.
• Animal care work outside a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health of animals and room environments and report abnormal conditions.
• Assist in veterinary care, administer treatments and perform other technical procedures.
• Humanely handle, restrain and transport animals.

Education

Education in a specific field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Animal Caretaker at the University at Buffalo to manage daily care of laboratory animals, perform basic husbandry, and follow safety protocols for hazardous agents.

Responsibilities include cleaning rooms and cages, feeding, disposing of waste, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates have education in a related field and hands-on lab experience, with the ability to monitor health, assist in veterinary care, and handle animals