Animal Support Technician I

Learn and support cagewash and animal care processes.

Monitor animal health and welfare through daily observations and husbandry duties.

Perform daily equipment checks.

Provide appropriate food and water to animals.

Perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning.

Record animal health concerns.

Provide environmental enrichment suitable for the species.

Assist with breeding and weaning procedures as needed.

Maintain an organized and clean work environment.

Assist with receiving and housing incoming animals based on site requirements.

Attend and participate in on-the-job and classroom training sessions; complete all assigned computer-based safety and professional development training.

Communicate procedural questions and self-identified training deficiencies to team leads or supervisors.

Interact with customers to resolve requests, inquiries, and complaints, and provide technical assistance as directed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Life Sciences or related discipline preferred.

Minimum of six – twelve (6-12) months of husbandry experience with rodents in a laboratory animal facility required.

AALAS certification at the ALAT level preferred or obtained upon eligibility.

Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.

High School

Must be willing to travel between local sites, must have valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle, requires pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check (for US-based roles).