Laboratory Animal Technician

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee to support care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching setting. Under supervision, you will handle animals, maintain cages, manage inventories, document records, and collaborate with clinical and management staff to ensure humane and compliant operations.

Experience with lab animals is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, and a valid

Qualifications

• Ability to operate routine animal care equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with documentation and recordkeeping.
• Basic computer skills for emails and training modules.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good time management and interpersonal abilities.
• Mentor LATT staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Capable of duties for Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee (LATT).
• Safely handles and restrains animal species while maintaining ID and location.
• Assembles caging equipment and provides safe housing for species.
• Completes and documents weekly supply and diet inventory.
• Communicates information to clinical, supervisory, and management personnel in writing and verbally.
• Provides species-specific environmental enrichment and assists with enrichment needs.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Documentation

Computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Mentor staff

Education

High School diploma or GED with lab animal experience

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