Research Animal Technician: Care & Compliance

Socket.dev; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SciTech Services, Inc. seeks an Animal Technician to support USDA ARS with daily animal care, feeding, and monitoring of research animals. Responsibilities include health checks, record-keeping, and ensuring facility hygiene and biosecurity compliance.

The role requires following SOPs/AUPs, lifting up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work weekends and federal holidays. This position emphasizes teamwork and precise documentation in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience caring for animals in research veterinary settings preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and AUPs precisely.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal health checks and report abnormalities to veterinary staff.
• Follow all guidelines and policies in animal care.
• Maintain hygiene and biosecurity standards for facilities and equipment.
• Provide food and water to animals per SOPs/AUPs.
• Record observations and maintain animal inventories and census data.
• Assist with cleaning, housing, and laundry to ensure readiness of facilities.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SciTech Services, Inc. seeks an Animal Technician to support USDA ARS with daily animal care, feeding, and monitoring of research animals. Responsibilities include health checks, record-keeping, and ensuring facility hygiene and biosecurity compliance.

The role requires following SOPs/AUPs, lifting up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work weekends and federal holidays. This position emphasizes teamwork and precise documentation in a regulated environment.