Animal Care Technician II

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Provides animal care to laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations, and basic medical treatments. Performs cage cleaning and facility sanitization procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains timely and accurate documentation. Manages research support requests, facility repairs, equipment sanitization schedules, and animal and supply deliveries. Conducts facility tours and trains staff. Assists with animal and supply inventory functions using electronic data management.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water laboratory animals and provide enrichment.
• Observe animal health and provide basic medical treatments.
• Clean cages and sanitize facilities in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Manage research support requests and facility repairs.
• Maintain equipment sanitization schedules.
• Coordinate animal and supply deliveries.
• Conduct facility tours and train staff.
• Assist with animal and supply inventory using electronic data management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed