Laboratory Animal Technician

University of Maryland Baltimore County; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 days annual leave

Tuition remission

Health benefits

Job summary

University of Maryland Baltimore County seeks an entry-level Laboratory Animal Technician to maintain care and treatment of animals in a College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences facility. Responsibilities include health checks, sample collection, breeding, and assisting in cage washing under veterinary staff guidance.

The role requires following SOPs, operating lab animal equipment, and ensuring humane handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project.

Responsibilities

• Health checks and cage changes for laboratory animals.
• Veterinary care and treatments.
• Breeding and sample collections.
• Technical support (injections, blood collections).
• Cage prep for sterilization / cage washing.
• General housekeeping and stocking supplies.
• Administrative duties such as scheduling and meetings.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory safety

Record keeping

Effective communication

PPE usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in animal science (preferred)

Tools

Autoclaves

Cage washers

Scales

Surgical preparation tools

Job description

Department:

College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Position Overview:

The incumbent will maintain care and treatment of animals according to standard operating procedures and to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations. Specific duties include: daily health checks, treatments, sample collections, breeding and cage changes; updating room logs; Animal medical procedures as directed by the veterinary staff, ensuring cleanliness of mice/rat facilities; assisting in the cage wash rooms - dumping and/or filling cages - as needed and performing other duties as assigned. The incumbent will provide technical support for studies including animal handling and restraint, weaning, timed mating, tail snips, ear tagging, injections blood/tissue collections, surgical preparations, and post-operative observations etc.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $21.75per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

• Health checks and cage changes for laboratory animals
• Veterinary care and treatments
• Breeding and sample collections
• Technical Support (Injections, and blood collections)
• Cage prep for sterilization / cage washing
• General housekeeping, sanitization, stocking supplies
• Administrative, i.e. schedule coordination, operations meetings

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.
• Safely and humanely handle animals for medical procedures.
• Lift, transport and deliver materials and stock laboratory supplies and goods.
• Wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend lift and twist for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computers and other standard office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in animal science or related area.
• Technical expertise in rodent injection and blood collection techniques
• Certification at the ALAT or LAT level
• Direct experience in providing animal husbandry and veterinary care procedures in a rodent research facility.
• Training on humanely handling and treating of laboratory animals and demonstrate proficiency in humane handling and treatment of rodents during medical procedures.

A background check will be required.

Closing Date:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following fornonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave(increases with years of service)

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Pay Range N08 (minimum: $21.75 per hour / maximum: $28.25 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Hours: Full-time: 40 hours per week

Type:

Additional Information: Please note that this is a full-time contractual staff position. The contract term will be for a one-year period, with the option to renew.

FLSA Status:

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised: Aug 5 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled