Laboratory Animal Care Technician — Research & Training

Socket.dev; Missouri; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Animal Husbandry Technician for the RSC Lab Animal Resource Administration. The role involves caring for animals, observing health, maintaining environment, and assisting researchers in procedures. Emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork within a busy educational and research setting.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED and prior animal care experience. The position is full-time, hourly, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.
• Must be able to perform duties with attention to safety and precision.
• Ability to follow SOPs and document observations accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal health observations according to SOPs.
• Feed and water animals; receive and identify animals.
• Handle and restrain animals; wean animals as directed.
• Monitor environmental parameters; record data.
• Submit cage orders and maintain supplies.
• Disinfect animal rooms; organize storage areas.
• Follow health, safety, and security procedures.

Skills

Animal care experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an Animal Husbandry Technician for the RSC Lab Animal Resource Administration. The role involves caring for animals, observing health, maintaining environment, and assisting researchers in procedures. Emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork within a busy educational and research setting.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED and prior animal care experience. The position is full-time, hourly, with comprehensive benefits.