Senior Laboratory Animal Technician

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Comparative Medicine in Houston seeks a Laboratory Animal Technician III to provide skilled care and handling of research animals under minimal supervision, including large animals and rodents, in housing and biohazard areas.

The role requires maintaining records, enforcing welfare regulations, assisting veterinarians, and training junior staff, with weekend/holiday rotation and weather-related coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• ALAT certification by AALAS is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled animal husbandry support and care for large animals and rodents.
• Maintains accurate animal health records and logs; ensures compliance with animal welfare laws.
• Assists investigators and veterinarians with routine and specialized procedures.
• Provides training and mentorship to less senior technicians and participates in safety trainings.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - AALAS

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Comparative Medicine in Houston seeks a Laboratory Animal Technician III to provide skilled care and handling of research animals under minimal supervision, including large animals and rodents, in housing and biohazard areas.

The role requires maintaining records, enforcing welfare regulations, assisting veterinarians, and training junior staff, with weekend/holiday rotation and weather-related coverage.