Laboratory Animal Tech: ABSL-3 Care & Breeding

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a Research Technician to support the Department of Veterinary Medicine in a BSL-2/BSL-3 setting. You will assist with animal studies, maintain records, and help with day-to-day lab operations near Washington, DC.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of lab animal experience, plus ability to follow biosafety protocols. The role offers hands-on training and a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year in a laboratory animal facility.
• Experience with animal colony management preferred.
• Ability to follow biosafety procedures (BSL-3) when required.

Responsibilities

• Observes, identifies, and reports animal health related problems.
• Administers special diets, medication, and experimental drugs.
• Assists higher level personnel during medical treatments or experimental procedures.
• Performs routine research related activities such as collecting, measuring and analyzing specimens, transporting and weighing animals.
• Coordinates animal care activities with other staff.
• Assists with the evaluation, maintenance, and monitoring of the health of laboratory animals.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Laboratory safety

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclaves

Cage washers

Computers

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a Research Technician to support the Department of Veterinary Medicine in a BSL-2/BSL-3 setting. You will assist with animal studies, maintain records, and help with day-to-day lab operations near Washington, DC.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of lab animal experience, plus ability to follow biosafety protocols. The role offers hands-on training and a dynamic research environment.