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Astrix Inc

Animal Care Tech

Fulton, MO · On-site

$20 - $21.50/hr

This role works in an animal research laboratory environment under biosafety conditions. Requirements * High school diploma or GED required. * Minimum of 2 years of related experience in areas such ...

Ohio University

LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN 1

Athens, OH · On-site

$21.15 - $23.87/hr

... research faculty/staff with animal programs. Acts as lead worker over Laboratory Animal Aide and student workers. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal ...

Actalent

Research Technician

Rockville, MD

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

The Research Technician performs daily animal husbandry, monitors rodent health, operates ... Operate and maintain laboratory animal husbandry equipment, including laminar flow work benches ...

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Animal Research Technician

University of Idaho Job

Moscow, ID

$17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005233P Position Title Animal Research Technician Division/College University Research Department University Research Location Moscow Posting Context Statement Position Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Animal Research Facility Manager, the Animal Care Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operational abilities of the facility; maintain daily logs on all research animals; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; assist in the daily care, husbandry care, and minor medical treatment of research animals; comply with all relevant animal research laws and regulations as well as institutional policies; communicate regularly with and provide assistance and technical instruction to staff, students, and faculty as needed.
Will be required to work Friday-Tuesday some holidays, or in the event of an emergency and/or University closure.
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/research
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
  • Experience handling and restraining animals in a work environment.
  • Experience composing and proofreading standard business correspondences.
  • Experience and ability to keep clear and legible hand-written records.
  • Experience and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Required Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Other
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science. If incumbent does not have AALAS ALAT certification at the time of hire, employment will be contingent upon achieving certification within a reasonable period, as established by supervisor.
  • Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Additional Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Animal/Veterinary Science or other related field or Certification/Licensure as a Veterinary Technician.
  • Experience working as an animal care technician in animal research.
  • Understanding of medical and laboratory terminology.
  • Experience working in Animal Biosafety and Arthropod Containment Levels 1 and 2.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Ability to lift and/or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to wear a negative pressure respirator.
  • Ability to perform required activities including: climbing and working from ladders, bending, stooping, and standing for long periods of time.

Degree Requirement N/A: No degree requirement
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $17.00 per hour or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 04/14/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 03, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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