Laboratory Animal Tech II

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a Laboratory Animal Technician to provide care for laboratory animals in the Center for Comparative Medicine and Research. This role involves daily animal handling, facility maintenance, and ensuring proper environmental conditions.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and relevant experience, including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The position requires compliance with established regulations and professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications

• High School plus 1-2 years of experience or equivalent.
• At least one year of relevant animal care experience.
• Ability to work weekend and holiday schedules.

Responsibilities

• Handles and cares for animals daily.
• Cleans cages and maintains equipment.
• Monitors environmental conditions for animals.
• Maintains medical and inventory records.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality.

Skills

Animal care experience

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Communication with veterinary staff

Mentoring skills

Education

High School diploma

AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician certification

Job description

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 the conduct of biomedical research and to provide support for the research investigations.

Note: This is a developmental position, involving intensive training and increased responsibility as the individual becomes proficient in the work. Upon completion of the training and when management determines full performance has been met, the incumbent may be promoted not‑competitively to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Animal Care – handles and cares for animals on a daily basis; observes and maintains an awareness of the physical needs of the animals and of their condition; reports changes in animal condition to the veterinary staff; communicates with the principal investigators and their technical staff concerning the status of their research animals; achieves competence in caring for and handling the variety of animal species housed in the Animal Resource Center; may administer medications under the direction of a veterinarian; may euthanize animals as needed.
• Facility/Habitat Maintenance – cleans cages, utilizes washers and other mechanical equipment; prepares caging and equipment for animal care; maintains the sanitary condition of the animals and their environment; decontaminates areas as needed; prepares chemicals as needed including mixing appropriate dilutions for different situations; performs light maintenance of the facilities such as replacement of bulbs and preventative maintenance of washers; empties waste baskets and floors; maintains equipment maintenance logs.
• Environmental Control – observes and records the condition of an animal’s environment, including temperature, air exchange, and light cycle; applies an understanding of the problems created in an animal population by lack of any or all of the environmental factors.
• Administrative – maintains proper medical records and inventory records on individual animals; maintains necessary documentation such as departmental time logs, animal husbandry logs, clinical incident forms, and room supply inventory need sheets; receives and stores feed and bedding, assuring appropriate rotation and inventory; participates in in‑house training programs.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School plus 1‑2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of relevant animal care experience.
• Ability to apply procedures for the care and handling of laboratory animals.
• Must have the capacity to safely and efficiently lift and transport equipment or feed packages of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work weekend and holiday schedules.
• Ability to instruct and mentor other technicians.

• Compliance and training experience.
• Successful completion of the AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician certification.

Driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is not an essential function of this job.

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, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.