Lead Laboratory Animal Technician (Husbandry)

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to join its husbandry team. Under supervision, the candidate coordinates day-to-day activities of a laboratory animal facility, serving as a lead worker and ensuring compliance with federal rules and research standards.

The role may involve work in BSL environments and potential union eligibility. The position emphasizes animal care, husbandry duties, and collaboration with staff to maintain

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One (1) year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.
• Other: Additional related experience and formal education may substitute for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits equivalent to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Determines work priorities, plans, and schedules; assigns and reviews work; conducts hands-on training of animal care personnel.
• Observes, identifies, and reports animal health related problems.
• Coordinates animal care activities with other staff.
• Assists with the evaluation, maintenance, and monitoring of the health of laboratory animals; may assist with breeding of animals and other activities to maintain animal rooms.
• Provides husbandry support per standard operating procedures, including feeding/watering, cage cleaning, preparing diets, and maintaining proper environmental conditions.
• Handles animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes following established policies and procedures.
• Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal care, census, breeding, etc.
• Receives, inspects, and stocks supplies; assists in maintaining inventory.
• Coordinates with maintenance for repairs and regulates environmental controls in the animal room.
• Sterilizes cages, instruments and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to join its husbandry team. Under supervision, the candidate coordinates day-to-day activities of a laboratory animal facility, serving as a lead worker and ensuring compliance with federal rules and research standards.

The role may involve work in BSL environments and potential union eligibility. The position emphasizes animal care, husbandry duties, and collaboration with staff to maintain