Research Animal Technician: Lab Care & Welfare

Zoetis; Durham (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Kansas seeks a Research Animal Technician to provide daily care and husbandry for laboratory animals at the Animal Research Center. You will support study activities while following SOPs, biosafety, and animal welfare requirements.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team; training will cover incubators, hatchers, and welfare monitoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant animal-care experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Poultry Science, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new procedures, equipment, and technical skills.
• Commitment to biosecurity, biosafety, animal welfare, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal husbandry to maintain health, welfare, and quality of research animals.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns to management and veterinary staff.
• Support research studies and biodevice testing activities per approved protocols.
• Perform procedures, treatments, sample collection, and data documentation as directed.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as cage washers, incubators, and hatchers.
• Conduct euthanasia in accordance with guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe animal rooms and proper records.

Skills

Independence

Detail‑oriented

Teamwork

Documentation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in Animal Science / Poultry Science

Tools

Incubators

Hatchers

Cage washers

Biosecurity equipment

Job description

Zoetis in Kansas seeks a Research Animal Technician to provide daily care and husbandry for laboratory animals at the Animal Research Center. You will support study activities while following SOPs, biosafety, and animal welfare requirements.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team; training will cover incubators, hatchers, and welfare monitoring.