Animal Care Laboratory Technician Part-Time -Attentive Science

People People•Overland Park, KS

20d

About The Position

Attentive Science is a non-clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical, animal health, agrochemical, and food industries. The company is seeking a dependable, hands-on, part-time Animal Care Laboratory Technician to provide humane, consistent care for animals in a specialized research environment. Previous research experience is not necessarily required; the role suits someone who is reliable, willing to learn, attentive to detail, and comfortable following procedures related to animal care and safety. The position is part-time, scheduled for no more than 25 hours per week, Sunday through Tuesday, with some flexibility. Additional hours may be needed, potentially on short notice, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role involves routine animal care, study support, facility sanitation, recordkeeping, and occasional assistance with laboratory techniques and study conduct. The work includes physical demands such as lifting or holding up to 50 pounds, moving wheeled cages or pallets weighing 700–1600 pounds, extended walking or standing, frequent bending and stooping, and repetitive movement of the hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee may wear protective clothing and may be exposed to biohazards, sharps, animal allergens or zoonotic diseases, fumes, airborne particles, odors, wet or humid conditions, and extreme temperatures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under specific time constraints and meet deadlines.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to learn a new computer system.
Availability for a part-time schedule with flexibility to work additional hours as needed, potentially on short notice, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift or hold up to 50 pounds and move wheeled cages or pallets weighing 700–1600 pounds.
Ability to walk or stand for extended periods, bend and stoop frequently, and perform repetitive movements of the hands, arms, and shoulders.

Responsibilities

Provide humane care and treatment for all species within the care unit.
Feed and water animals and clean cages and rooms.
Restrain and handle animals and perform species identification and randomization.
Perform and collect study requirements such as observations, food and water consumption, and body weight, as required.
Maintain support areas and supplies for laboratory resources.
Perform facility sanitation and maintenance.
Maintain pertinent records in compliance with SOPs and USDA, FDA, and AAALAC International regulations and guidelines.
Keep study support areas and procedure rooms clean, stocked, and ready for use.
May assist with laboratory techniques such as oral and IV administrations.
May participate in or assist with studies as needed.
Assist the clinical veterinarian with physical examinations.
Perform other duties as assigned.