Senior Lab Animal Care Technician

University of Wyoming; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wyoming is seeking a MORF Animal Care Technician III to provide advanced animal care, welfare and facility support for multiple species across assigned areas. You will maintain housing, sanitation and health monitoring, and assist with disease surveillance programs, while promoting biosecurity practices and training less-experienced staff.

This essential role requires adherence to procedures, accuracy in recordkeeping, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in animal science, veterinary technology, laboratory animal science, or a related field; LAT or LATG certification may be accepted in lieu of the educational requirement.
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in laboratory animal care, animal husbandry, veterinary care, or a closely related animal care environment.
• Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: University animal-use and safety training modules to be completed upon hire as well as participation in university occupational health and safety program.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and coordinate daily care and monitoring of laboratory animals across multiple species and areas.
• Monitor and assess animal health and welfare, recognize abnormal conditions or behaviors, document observations, and communicate concerns.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of animal care, health observations, sanitation, health monitoring, equipment checks, and other required activities.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and biosecure animal housing and facility areas through cage sanitation, bedding changes, waste removal, and general facility cleaning.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor animal husbandry and sanitation equipment; conduct checks.

Education

Associate's degree in animal science, veterinary technology, laboratory animal science, or related field

LAT or LATG certification may be accepted in lieu of the educational requirement

Job description

The University of Wyoming is seeking a MORF Animal Care Technician III to provide advanced animal care, welfare and facility support for multiple species across assigned areas. You will maintain housing, sanitation and health monitoring, and assist with disease surveillance programs, while promoting biosecurity practices and training less-experienced staff.

This essential role requires adherence to procedures, accuracy in recordkeeping, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a