Onsite Lab Animal Attendant – Day Shift

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a Laboratory Attendant in the Research Animal Resources unit. This 100% onsite role on the Twin Cities campus involves maintaining animal housing, sanitizing cages, operating washers and autoclaves, and assisting with daily facility operations under safe, regulated protocols.

The position is regular full-time, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend/holiday work and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• 100% onsite work required.
• Valid DMV screen if driving duties assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain animal housing equipment washers and autoclaves.
• Clean and sanitize lab animal housing caging per procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and logs for inspections.

Skills

Strong attendance

Onsite work ability

English literacy

Punctual and reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a Laboratory Attendant in the Research Animal Resources unit. This 100% onsite role on the Twin Cities campus involves maintaining animal housing, sanitizing cages, operating washers and autoclaves, and assisting with daily facility operations under safe, regulated protocols.

The position is regular full-time, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend/holiday work and overtime.