What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Animal Care Technician position at Piper Companies?
Lab Animal Care Technician – Contract-to-Hire
📍 Robesonia, PA
We are seeking dependable and hardworking individuals for a Lab Animal Care Technician opportunity in Robesonia, PA. This is a contract-to-hire position with long-term potential for candidates who are reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on animal care environment.
Schedule
📍 Robesonia, PA
We are seeking dependable and hardworking individuals for a Lab Animal Care Technician opportunity in Robesonia, PA. This is a contract-to-hire position with long-term potential for candidates who are reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on animal care environment.
Schedule
- Typical hours: approximately 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Some days may require earlier arrival (as early as 5:00 AM) due to animal shipments
- Weekend and holiday rotations are required
- Daily care and husbandry of animals in a breeding facility
- Cleaning and sanitizing animal cages, equipment, and facility areas
- Power washing cages, floors, and work areas
- Monitoring animal environments and reporting concerns
- Following strict cleanliness, safety, and biosecurity procedures
- Wearing required PPE including scrubs, masks, gloves, and safety goggles
- This is NOT a laboratory testing role
- Facility environment is more similar to an agricultural or farm-style operation
- Significant cleaning and sanitation duties are part of the role
- No personal items permitted inside the facility, including cell phones and jewelry
- Reliable transportation is REQUIRED due to remote location
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and clean throughout the shift
- Comfortable working around animals
- Must be dependable and punctual
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and facility protocols
- Shower facilities are optional
- Company-issued PPE provided
- Opportunity for permanent hire based on performance
- Pay Rate: $18/hr
- 6 month Contract to Hire
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Paid Holidays
Salary : $18