Lab Animal Attendant II

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

14d

About The Position

Employees in this classification are responsible for the daily husbandry, care, and observation of research animals. The role also supports sanitation standards and daily operations in assigned animal facilities. It has no supervisory responsibilities, though the employee may assist with training new employees on animal care and facility practices when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience working with and handling various species of animals.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for assigned laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, environmental enrichment, and observation, while supporting animal health, welfare, and compliance with established protocols and federal regulations.
Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, distress, abnormal behavior, or environmental concerns; promptly report observations to veterinary or supervisory staff and maintain required records.
Clean, sanitize, and disinfect animal cages or enclosures, rooms, equipment, and support areas in accordance with facility procedures and biosecurity standards.
Operate, inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on cage-washing equipment, autoclaves, watering systems, ventilated rack systems, and other animal care equipment; report malfunctions and maintenance needs to the facilities manager.
Monitor environmental conditions and facility operations, including temperature, humidity, lighting, and equipment function.
Maintain inventory and replenish animal care supplies, feed, bedding, cleaning supplies, and personal protective equipment within assigned spaces.
Maintain accurate documentation of animal care activities, sanitation schedules, health observations, census information, and facility operations to support regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Follow institutional safety procedures, biosafety requirements, occupational health guidelines, and personal protective equipment protocols when working with animals, biological agents, hazardous materials, radioactive materials, and other research-related hazards.
Safely handle, transfer, restrain, and transport research animals using approved techniques to support husbandry, veterinary care, and research activities.
Perform routine technical procedures within approved training and competency levels, such as animal identification, weighing, sample collection assistance, and treatment administration assistance.
Perform additional duties supporting laboratory animal operations or research activities as assigned.
Assist with training new employees on animal care and facility practices when needed.