Animal Care Technician

About the role

The Animal Care Technician provides husbandry and care to laboratory animals, maintains inventory and records, and ensures facility sanitation in DLAM’s Animal Facilities. The role operates on an alternate schedule, including weekends and holidays, with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Feed, water, and clean cages for assigned laboratory animals.
• Maintain animal inventory, husbandry, and room maintenance records.
• Operate cage‑wash machines, autoclaves, and other facility equipment.
• Perform euthanasia on small laboratory animals.
• Assist with receiving and processing incoming animals and supplies.
• Report health, behavioral, facility, and environmental issues to appropriate staff.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of animal care experience.
• Ability to work independently and follow schedules with little supervision.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.

Required skills

• Animal husbandry and care procedures.
• Operation of cage‑wash and autoclave equipment.
• Euthanasia techniques for small laboratory animals.
• ALAT certification (preferred).

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, PTO, tuition assistance, wellness, life insurance, retirement, and commuting benefits.
• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $20.77 to $28.56.