What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at Confidential?
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Animal Care Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality husbandry and animal care in support of preclinical research studies. This role requires experience working with rodents and rabbits, a strong commitment to animal welfare, and the ability to maintain accurate records while working in a regulated laboratory animal environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily husbandry duties for laboratory animals, including cage changing, feeding, watering, and environmental enrichment in an ABSL-2 animal facility.
- Ensure humane care and promote the health and welfare of all research animals in accordance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
- Observe animals daily for health and behavioral abnormalities and promptly report concerns to the veterinary or research staff.
- Receive, inspect, unpack, identify, weigh, transport, and house incoming animals while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Perform animal identification using approved methods.
- Maintain accurate records of animal health observations, environmental conditions (temperature and humidity), and husbandry activities.
- Assist with routine animal procedures, including restraint, handling, injections via multiple administration routes, blood collection, and other procedures as directed.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the vivarium and ensure proper waste disposal according to facility SOPs.
- Assist with animal census, inventory management, and stocking of supplies.
- Work effectively in clean-side/dirty-side barrier facilities while following biosafety and biosecurity procedures.
- Support compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), AAALAC, USDA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with research scientists, veterinary staff, and facility personnel to support preclinical studies.
Education & Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, or a related field with 3 years of laboratory animal experience. Or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, or a related field with 2 years of laboratory animal experience.
- Experience with husbandry, handling, and routine procedures involving rodents; experience with rabbits is highly desirable.
- Strong observational, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately maintain records and follow SOP.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an ABSL-2 or barrier animal facility.
- Familiarity with IACUC, AAALAC, USDA, and applicable animal welfare regulations.
- AALAS certification (ALAT preferred; LAT or LATG is a plus).
- Experience supporting preclinical pharmacology or toxicology studies.
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules as needed to support animal care.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in environments with animal dander, allergens, odors, noise, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to perform duties that require manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40