Asst Laboratory Animal Tech

• Provides diligent and responsible animal care.
• Feeds and waters animals.
• Changes and cleans cages.
• Sanitizes equipment and facilities.
• Records and reports animal abnormalities including altered eating, drinking, waste elimination, behavior, superficial lesions, and/or death.
• Assists with technical procedures including record keeping, animal identification, breeding, sexing, specimen collection, preparing diets, and euthanasia.
• Records and reports on environmental abnormalities.
• Provides routine physical maintenance of assigned areas.

• Performs routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse in a research setting including cage maintenance, monitoring equipment for proper function and maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Operates mechanical washers and ensures cage washing and related equipment are in proper working order.
• Performs routine start-up and shut down procedures.
• Operates autoclaves to sterilize or decontaminate caging and equipment. Assists in receiving and storing materials, food, and supplies.
• Transports caging and supplies between animal rooms and cage wash facilities including intra-institutional transfers.
• Maintains sanitary condition of cage wash facilities and other ancillary areas including corridors and storage rooms.
• May assist in training other animal science workers or student assistants.
• Works independently.
• Takes necessary precautions to adhere to OSHA standards, other hazardous agents, animals, and power equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

1. Position requires performing physical tasks, such as gripping, reaching, bending with or without accommodation.
2. Regularly lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
3. Available to work rotating weekends and occasional holidays.
4. Valid Driver's License.

1. High School diploma or GED equivalency and one (1) year of relevant experience.
2. AALAS Certification at the ALAT level or AALAS certification within six (6) months of eligibility.
3. Experience navigating web-based computer applications materials as evidenced in application materials.

1. Previous experience working with animals as shown in application materials.
2. Veterinary Technology degree.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3) professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Wednesday April 2, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.