Part-Time Animal Husbandry Technician (Weekends)

BioLegacy Research; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

BioLegacy Research is hiring a Part-Time Animal Husbandry Technician to support weekend animal care operations at our San Diego facility. You will perform routine husbandry, maintain clean housing environments, and monitor animal health in line with SOPs and welfare regulations.

Ideal candidates have lab animal care experience and are seeking consistent weekend work. The role is on-site and pays hourly, with Saturdays and Sundays shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and organization.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, lifting, and handling animal care equipment.
• Willingness to work with laboratory animals in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry duties: feeding, watering, cage cleaning, sanitation.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness or distress and report concerns.
• Maintain clean and organized animal housing rooms and equipment.
• Assist with cage changes, bedding replacement, and environmental maintenance.
• Maintain accurate animal care records and required documentation.
• Follow SOPs, biosafety procedures, and welfare guidelines.
• Support routine animal facility operations and other duties as assigned.
• Communicate health concerns and facility issues to supervisors.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Weekend work requirement

Attention to detail

Procedures following

Documentation

Physical tasks

Willingness to work with animals

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About BioLegacy Research

BioLegacy Research is a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) specializing in in vivo research services to support pharmaceutical and biotechnology development. We are committed to delivering high-quality research while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity.

Company: BioLegacy Research. Location: San Diego, CA. Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt. Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays. Pay Range: $23.00–$25.00 per hour.

Position Summary

BioLegacy Research is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Animal Husbandry Technician to support animal care operations at our San Diego facility on weekends. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing routine animal care, maintaining clean and safe animal housing environments, and monitoring animal health and well-being in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and applicable animal welfare regulations. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in laboratory animal care, veterinary support, or related animal husbandry environments who are seeking consistent weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, cage cleaning, and sanitation.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness, injury, distress, or abnormal behavior and promptly report concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clean and organized animal housing rooms, equipment, and work areas.
• Assist with cage changes, bedding replacement, and routine environmental maintenance.
• Maintain accurate animal care records and complete required documentation.
• Follow established SOPs, biosafety procedures, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Support routine animal facility operations and other assigned husbandry activities.
• Communicate animal health concerns, facility issues, and operational updates to supervisors and designated staff.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with workplace safety requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work consistently on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with animal care, including standing, bending, lifting, and handling animal care equipment.
• Willingness to work with laboratory animals in a research environment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in laboratory animal husbandry, veterinary care, animal shelters, or related animal care environments.
• Familiarity with laboratory animal welfare standards and husbandry procedures.
• Experience working in a regulated research or laboratory environment.
• AALAS certification (ALAT or LAT) is a plus.

Work Schedule And Compensation

• Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, with hours determined by operational needs.
• Employment Type: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt.
• Compensation: $23.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Work Location: On-site in San Diego, California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BioLegacy Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.