Research Animal Technician - Hands-on Care & Lab Support

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Animal Technician to support veterinary care and research operations at the Texas Medical Center. The role requires comfort with physically demanding tasks and working in an environment with animal odors.

Two years of animal care experience is preferred, with education up to high school or higher. Work is onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating weekends.

Formación

• Two years animal care experience in an animal hospital/clinic, research facility or related field.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks including pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment with animal odors.

Responsabilidades

• Change mouse cages according to established schedules.
• Perform daily animal care and health flagging for assigned areas.
• Ensure ventilated cage rack systems and automated drinking water systems function properly.
• Perform specialized procedures including diets, cages with special water, and labeling.
• Carry out rodent weaning and separation procedures.
• House newly arrived animals and pull cages for transfers.
• Provide back-up support for animal care or cage wash staff.

Conocimientos

Animal handling

Physical stamina

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Animal Technician to support veterinary care and research operations at the Texas Medical Center. The role requires comfort with physically demanding tasks and working in an environment with animal odors.

Two years of animal care experience is preferred, with education up to high school or higher. Work is onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating weekends.