Laboratory Animal Technician I - Comparative Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $16.27 - $20.83 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Not specified (likely onsite due to the nature of the role)
Rodent animal species care
Daily husbandry care
Sanitize and maintain colony rooms
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician I to provide care for rodent species in accordance with regulations. The role requires maintaining animal health and sanitation, with a rotating weekend and holiday schedule

Job Summary

  • Provides and documents daily husbandry care to rodents in the vivarium to include the provision of feed, water, clean cages and enrichment.
  • Monitors behaviors, illness or death in animals and reports to Supervisor, Facility Manager or DCM Veterinarian in a timely fashion.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician I to provide care for rodent species in accordance with regulations. The role requires maintaining animal health and sanitation, with a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

Salary

Base: $16.27 - $20.83 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rodent animal species care
  • Daily husbandry care
  • Sanitize and maintain colony rooms
  • Monitor animal behavior and health
  • Record keeping of animal census

Nice-to-have

  • Motivated individuals
  • Positive thinking
  • Quality care
  • Inclusive environment

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification preferred
  • 1 Year Laboratory Animal Care experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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