Laboratory Animal Technician — Veterinary Care & Research

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

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.