On-Site Lab Animal Care Technician | Research Support

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Lab Animal Care Technician for the Office for Research. The role involves diverse animal care tasks, daily observations, and ensuring humane treatment across species used in research and teaching.

Responsibilities include maintaining facilities, recording data, and complying with regulations; candidates should be prepared for on-site work and possible weekend shifts. The position offers a structured salary schedule and benefits as part of a full-time role.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent; ability to work with a wide variety of animal species.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read, write, follow instructions and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide diversified care, feeding, transport, and daily observation for all animal species used in research and teaching.
• Coordinate and assist in general maintenance of facilities.
• Ensure humane care and treatment of animals; report concerns.
• Maintain daily animal census and comply with regulations.
• Assist with protocol-specific daily husbandry needs.

Skills

Data recording

English communication

Occupational health compliance

Driving experience

Defensive driving

Education

High school/vocational education or equivalent

Tools

AALAS ALAT certification

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking a Lab Animal Care Technician for the Office for Research. The role involves diverse animal care tasks, daily observations, and ensuring humane treatment across species used in research and teaching.

Responsibilities include maintaining facilities, recording data, and complying with regulations; candidates should be prepared for on-site work and possible weekend shifts. The position offers a structured salary schedule and benefits as part of a full-time role.