Laboratory Animal Tech II

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Animal Tech II for its facility in Hanover, NH. The successful candidate will provide essential care to laboratory animals while adhering to strict federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include animal handling, environmental control, and maintaining proper records.

This position requires at least a high school diploma and animal care experience, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours. Interest in compliance training is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant animal care experience required.
• Ability to work weekend and holiday schedules.

Responsibilities

• Handles and cares for animals daily, observing their condition.
• Cleans cages and maintains sanitary conditions.
• Records environmental factors affecting animals.

Skills

Animal Care

Facility Maintenance

Environmental Control

Record Keeping

Instruction and Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title

Laboratory Animal Tech II

Location

Lebanon, NH; Hanover, NH

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. 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 non‑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, preventative maintenance of washers; emptying waste baskets and floor cleaning; 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 properly stores feed and bedding, assuring appropriate rotation and inventory of feed and bedding; participates in in‑house training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Required Qualifications

• High School plus 1-2 years 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

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.

Other Information

Position is onsite only. No essential driving function. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy; smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products are prohibited on all facilities. For details, see: https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy.