Laboratory Animal Technician & Enrichment Specialist

Carolinas Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Animal Resource Program is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee for a full-time, 40-hour work week with some weekend and holiday shifts. Primary duties include care for research animals, cage setup, and proper documentation.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and prior lab animal experience; AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with prior lab animal experience.
• AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a research environment and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain laboratory animals safely with proper ID and location.
• Assemble caging equipment to provide safe housing.
• Maintain weekly supply and diet inventories.
• Document communications to staff in writing and verbally.
• Provide environmental enrichment as scheduled.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Documentation

Computer skills

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Mentor LATT staff

Education

High School diploma or GED

AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician preferred

Tools

Tunnel washer

Rack washer

Bulk sterilizer

Job description

Advocate Health in Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Animal Resource Program is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee for a full-time, 40-hour work week with some weekend and holiday shifts. Primary duties include care for research animals, cage setup, and proper documentation.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and prior lab animal experience; AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification is preferred.