Laboratory Animal Technician

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks a Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee to perform general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment.

Under supervision, duties include safe handling and restraint of animals, assembling housing and equipment, weekly inventory, and clear communication with clinical and supervisory staff. Enrichment tasks support welfare and compliance in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with previous lab animal experience.
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely handles and restrains all animal species with proper identification and location.
• Assembles caging equipment to provide comfortable, safe housing for all species.
• Completes and documents supply and diet inventory on a weekly basis.
• Communicates pertinent information to clinical, supervisory, and management personnel in writing and verbally.
• Provides species-specific environmental enrichment items according to schedules and assists Environmental Enrichment coordinator with special enrichment needs.

Skills

Operate care equipment

Effective communication

Documentation

Computer skills

Team/Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Mentor LATT staff

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tunnel washer

Rack washer

Bulk sterilizer

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with previous lab animal experience.

Licensure, Certification, And/or Registration

• Valid applicable state driver's license.
• American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level preferred.

Essential Functions

• Capable of performing duties as specified for Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee (LATT) position.
• Safely handles and restrains all animal species while maintaining proper identification and location.
• Assembles caging equipment in order to provide comfortable, safe housing for all species.
• Completes and documents supply and diet inventory on a weekly basis.
• Communicates pertinent information to clinical, supervisory, and management personnel in writing and verbally.
• Provides species specific environmental enrichment items according to schedules and assist Environmental Enrichment coordinator with special enrichment needs.

Skills/qualifications

• Ability to operate routine animal care and use equipment (e.g., tunnel washer, rack washer, bulk sterilizer)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform necessary documentation and recordkeeping
• Ability to utilize simple computer skills e.g. email, training modules
• Ability to work as a team or independently
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to mentor LATT staff

Work Environment

• Indoor/outdoor work environment
• Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules
• Possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors
• Exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens
• Exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch
• Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding
• The need to lift, push or pull heavy objects