Research Lab Animal Care Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to support the Animal Resources Center. You will care for laboratory animals, assist with feeding, and ensure clean, safe housing and proper records.

The role requires following SOPs, maintaining health observations, and assisting with animal handling as needed. This full-time position emphasizes weekend coverage as required, adherence to safety guidelines, and collaboration with veterinary staff to ensure high

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in animal caretaking.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and quality assurance standards.
• Ability to work weekends as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, feeding and transportation of laboratory animals.
• Monitor daily animal health and welfare; perform health observations.
• Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of animal species as needed.
• Maintain animal housing records and assist with transport of animals.
• Sanitize facilities and equipment; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Animal care

SOP compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to support the Animal Resources Center. You will care for laboratory animals, assist with feeding, and ensure clean, safe housing and proper records.

The role requires following SOPs, maintaining health observations, and assisting with animal handling as needed. This full-time position emphasizes weekend coverage as required, adherence to safety guidelines, and collaboration with veterinary staff to ensure high