Laboratory Animal Technician

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Laboratory Animal Technician performs general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment. The role safely handles and restrains animal species, maintains animal identification and location, prepares appropriate housing, tracks supplies and diets, communicates relevant information, and provides species-specific environmental enrichment. The technician may also assist with special enrichment needs and mentor Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous laboratory animal experience.
• Valid applicable state driver's license.
• Ability to operate routine animal care and use equipment, such as tunnel washers, rack washers, and bulk sterilizers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to use simple computer skills, such as email and training modules.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Good time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and human relations skills.
• Ability to perform bending and lifting of cages, feed, and bedding, and to lift, push, or pull heavy objects.
• Availability for some weekend and holiday work.

Nice To Haves

• American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties specified for the Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee position.
• Safely handle and restrain all animal species while maintaining proper identification and location.
• Assemble caging equipment to provide comfortable, safe housing for all species.
• Complete and document supply and diet inventory weekly.
• Communicate pertinent information to clinical, supervisory, and management personnel verbally and in writing.
• Provide species-specific environmental enrichment items according to schedules.
• Assist the Environmental Enrichment Coordinator with special enrichment needs.
• Mentor Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee staff.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED