Vivarium Laboratory Animal Technician I

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Healthcare

Metro U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician to provide daily care and documentation for rodents in the vivarium, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

You will monitor health, maintain records, and support a quality animal care program within a research and teaching environment. The role requires rotating weekends/holidays and adaptation to a busy lab setting, with safety training and adherence to institutional policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ALAT certification preferred.
• No specific prior work experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document daily husbandry care to rodents in the vivarium, including feed, water, clean cages and enrichment.
• Sanitize and maintain rodent rooms, rotate cages, and disinfect all areas as scheduled.
• Monitor animal health and report illnesses or deaths promptly to supervisor or veterinarian.
• Maintain daily animal census records and sanitation logs for the animal room.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biomedical Research

Communication

Positive Thinking

Quality Care

SOP

Writing Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician to provide daily care and documentation for rodents in the vivarium, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

You will monitor health, maintain records, and support a quality animal care program within a research and teaching environment. The role requires rotating weekends/holidays and adaptation to a busy lab setting, with safety training and adherence to institutional policies.