Laboratory Animal Health Technician

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Animal Health Care Tech at the Maywood Health Sciences Campus. You will monitor animal health, assist with procedures, and maintain records in a busy research setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and Veterinary Technician Certification, with hands-on skills in aseptic technique, animal handling, and teamwork. The position is full-time and in-person.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Veterinary Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily monitoring of animal health and other needs including administration of medicine and treatments, and collecting biological samples for diagnostic testing.
• Performs necropsy procedures as assigned by the veterinarian and process tissues for histologic evaluation if necessary.
• Assists in orientation, teaching, and evaluation of Laboratory Animal Care Tech I, II, III, and IVs.
• Responsible for maintenance of permanent data such as: individual animal records, surgical and experimental records, controlled substance usage, post operative care records, health records.

Skills

Follow instructions

Filing and typing

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Access

GroupWise

Microsoft Excel

Basic Keyboarding

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Animal Health Care Tech at the Maywood Health Sciences Campus. You will monitor animal health, assist with procedures, and maintain records in a busy research setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and Veterinary Technician Certification, with hands-on skills in aseptic technique, animal handling, and teamwork. The position is full-time and in-person.