On-Campus Lab Animal Care Technician

Chapman University; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University’s Lab Animal Care Technician position is based at the Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine. The role provides daily husbandry, maintains animal holding spaces, and supports researchers under the Vivarium Supervisor with a 7 AM – 4 PM schedule (Tuesdays–Saturdays or Sundays–Thursdays).

The on-campus role requires weekend coverage and adherence to policies. Prior experience with rodents, birds, or fish is preferred; ALAT or RVT is desirable for applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing daily animal care and husbandry.
• Experience working in a laboratory animal setting and following SOCs.
• Ability to maintain detailed daily records and logs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the vivarium and assist with room and cage preparation.
• Perform health treatments under supervision and document completion.
• Maintain SOCs to ensure consistent animal care and researcher information.
• Stock animal rooms with feed, water, and supplies.
• Conduct daily welfare checks and report abnormalities to veterinary staff.
• Perform routine cage changes and provide enrichment as needed.
• Assist in training Animal Husbandry staff and follow biosecurity practices.

Skills

Animal care

Laboratory animal experience

Record keeping

Weekend availability

Education

ALAT or RVT

Job description

Chapman University’s Lab Animal Care Technician position is based at the Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine. The role provides daily husbandry, maintains animal holding spaces, and supports researchers under the Vivarium Supervisor with a 7 AM – 4 PM schedule (Tuesdays–Saturdays or Sundays–Thursdays).

The on-campus role requires weekend coverage and adherence to policies. Prior experience with rodents, birds, or fish is preferred; ALAT or RVT is desirable for applicants.