Laboratory Animal Tech I

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Laboratory Animal Technician I to provide care to laboratory animals at Dartmouth College's Center for Comparative Medicine and Research. This full-time position supports biomedical research and involves handling animals and maintaining their environment.

Applicants should have a high school education and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities include daily animal care, environmental control, and maintaining records. Join us in a commitment to diversity and humane treatment.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent education.
• Capacity to safely and efficiently lift and transport equipment or feed packages up to 50 lbs.
• Strong ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handles and cares for animals daily.
• Cleans cages and maintains sanitary conditions.
• Observes and records conditions of an animal’s environment.
• Maintains proper medical and inventory records.

Skills

Ability to lift and transport equipment or feed packages up to 50 lbs

Efficient work in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to diversity

Education

High School or equivalent education

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Laboratory Animal Tech I
• Position Number: 0118401
• Salary Range: $19.00 – $21.00
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Schedule: 12 months per year, 40 hours per week, Onsite only
• Location: Lebanon, NH; Hanover, NH
• Posting Date: 06/01/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Purpose

The Laboratory Animal Technicians in the Center for Comparative Medicine and Research (CCMR) provide specific care to laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with clearly defined direction and established federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines and policies on the use of laboratory animals in biomedical research. The role supports research investigations and is a developmental position involving intensive training, with the possibility of promotion after competency is achieved.

Responsibilities

• Animal Care – 40%: Handles and cares for animals daily, observes and maintains an awareness of their physical needs, reports changes in condition to veterinary staff, communicates with principal investigators and technical staff, achieves competence in caring for a variety of species housed in the Animal Resource Center, may administer medications under the direction of a veterinarian, and may euthanize animals as needed.
• Facility/Habitat Maintenance – 40%: Cleans cages using washers or other mechanical equipment, prepares caging and equipment for animal care, maintains the sanitary condition of animals and their environment, decontaminates areas as needed, prepares chemicals and appropriate dilutions, performs light maintenance such as replacing bulbs and servicing washers, empties waste baskets and cleans floors, and maintains equipment maintenance logs.
• Environmental Control – 15%: Observes and records conditions of an animal’s environment, including temperature, air exchange, and light cycle, and applies an understanding of the problems created by lacking environmental factors in an animal population.
• Administrative – 5%: Maintains proper medical records and inventory records for individual animals, documents necessary records such as departmental time logs, animal husbandry logs, clinical incident forms, and room supply inventory sheets, receives and properly stores feed and bedding, ensures appropriate rotation and inventory, and participates in in‑house training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School or equivalent education.
• No previous experience required.
• Capacity to safely and efficiently lift and transport equipment or feed packages up to 50 lbs.
• Strong ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work weekend and holiday schedules.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, or certifications. Results must be acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Driving Requirement

Not an essential function.

Contact Information

• Recruitment Inquiry Contact: Ciara Groesbeck – [e-mail]
• Cover Letter and Title Contact: Kirk Maurer, Interim Director and Attending Veterinarian of Comparative Medicine and Research