Laboratory Animal Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Comparative Medicine seeks an entry‑level animal technician to support the care and handling of laboratory animals. The role involves routine feeding, cage changes, health checks and meticulous recordkeeping in a safe, sanitary environment.

Under supervision, the candidate will assist with animal intake, transfers, and AAALAC‑compliant practices, including identification, breeding setup, and basic procurement tasks, while maintaining clear documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).

Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters animals.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, sanitizing rooms, equipment and hallways.
• Conducts daily animal health checks.
• Receives animals into and transfers animals out of facility, and maintains detailed accurate records.
• Ensures that activities are in compliance with AAALAC standards.
• Applies permanent identification devices, collects tissue biopsies.
• Establishes breeding cages and weans juveniles.
• Receives, processes and fulfills internal purchase order requests.
• Detailed record keeping and log documentation.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year of relevant experience

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by AALAS

Job description

Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. Under general supervision, provides routine care and handling of laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner.

Job Duties

• Feeds and waters animals.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, sanitizing rooms, equipment and hallways.
• Conducts daily animal health checks.
• Receives animals into and transfers animals out of facility, and maintains detailed accurate records.
• Ensures that activities are in compliance with AAALAC standards.
• Applies permanent identification devices, collects tissue biopsies.
• Establishes breeding cages and weans juveniles.
• Receives, processes and fulfills internal purchase order requests.
• Detailed record keeping and log documentation.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).

Work Authorization Requirement

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.