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Dartmouth College

Laboratory Animal Tech I

Hanover, NH · On-site

Position Details Position Information Posting date 06/01/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0118401 Position Title Laboratory Animal Tech I Hiring Range Minimum $19.00 Hiring ...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Lead Technologist

Boston, MA · On-site

$64K - $82K/yr

The Lead Animal Technologist reports directly to the Animal Resources Facility (ARF) Technical ... Distinguishing various common laboratory animal strains in accordance with standardized genetic ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory animal technologist in the United States is $35.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Laboratory Animal Technologist, you should possess a strong background in animal science, biology, or a related field, along with knowledge of laboratory animal care standards. Familiarity with animal handling equipment, data collection systems, and certifications such as the AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) credential are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and effective teamwork are important soft skills for this position. These competencies are crucial to ensure ethical animal care, accurate research data, and efficient laboratory operations.

What is a Laboratory Animal Technologist job?

A Laboratory Animal Technologist is a specialized professional responsible for the care, handling, and welfare of laboratory animals used in scientific research. They ensure animals are healthy, monitor their environments, and assist researchers by maintaining records and following protocols for ethical treatment. Their work helps facilitate safe and accurate scientific studies while ensuring compliance with regulations. Coordination with veterinarians and researchers is often required to support medical and pharmaceutical advancements.

What does a typical day look like for a Laboratory Animal Technologist?

A typical day for a Laboratory Animal Technologist involves monitoring the health and well-being of laboratory animals, maintaining clean and safe living environments, administering medications, and recording detailed observations. You may collaborate closely with research scientists and veterinarians to support ongoing studies and ensure all procedures comply with ethical standards. Regular responsibilities also include preparing laboratory equipment, updating records, and sometimes assisting in technical procedures such as sample collection. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and teamwork to maintain a productive and compliant research environment.

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Laboratory Animal Technician III, NHP

Laboratory Animal Technician III, NHP

SoBran Inc.

Silver Spring, MD

$30 - $34/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

SoBran is looking for a Laboratory Animal Technician III, NHP for their Silver Spring, MD location. These responsibilities include all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of on-site animals. All employees are expected to perform their duties as assigned, arrive to work at 7 am and depart at 3:30 pm (M-F). You will be required to work on the weekends as scheduled. The weekend hours are from 7 am to 12 pm. This position is designated as essential. In addition, you will be expected to work extra hours during emergency situations or if any unexpected situation arise until work is completed. You will serve as the subject matter expert in your assigned areas. Laboratory Technician III (NHP) is expected to create and assist in developing plans to enhance the learning abilities and performance of the staff working on this contract, and to be forward thinking subject expert. The Laboratory Technician III (NHP) must possess strong verbal communication and teaching skills. The Laboratory Technician III (NHP) will assist the Program Management in the efficient allocation of the budget, write and maintain reports and develop and maintain an effective relationship with the Government staff.
Primary duties include: (but not limited to)
  • In the performance of their daily duties, the Laboratory Animal Technician III, NHP shall possess advanced technical knowledge of non-human primate colony health management to include, but not limited to daily colony health examinations, clinical observations of sick animals, health assessments, experimental manipulations, providing animal treatments as instructed by the veterinarian, and providing technical support (e.g. animal handling and restraint, injections, sample collection, treatments, minor surgical preparation, anesthetic recovery, post-operative observations, and assist with research procedures as directed)
  • Technician shall perform or assist in providing technical functions required by research protocols, perform animal husbandry - which can include feed, watering, and cleaning cages as required
  • Provide environmental enrichment and/or behavioral assessments and maintains animal health records
  • Communicates with veterinary support staff, facility veterinarian(s), investigators and other staff members regarding the health of animals and experimental manipulations as needed
  • The Laboratory Animal Technician III, NHP shall have knowledge of animal behavior and practical experience working with animals to habituate them to new procedures, equipment, and environments through training and positive reinforcement
  • Provide relevant task-specific technical, husbandry and administrative training to WRAIR/NMRC animal users
  • Utilizing didactic and hands-on technical training methods, provide initial and refresher training to maintain and enhance employee skills and capabilities related to laboratory animal techniques
  • Actively interact with customers as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide technical assistance
  • Works with contract training staff to formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, or demonstrations to attain task proficiency
  • Understand and follow all SOPs and Quality Assurance Standards.
  • Participate in weekly technical or SOP training
  • Safely and correctly handle and restrain animals for observation and/or minor procedures
  • Collect physiological data (pulse, respiration, heart rate, body temperature, etc).
  • Collect, preserve, and prepare blood, urine, fecal samples and skin scrapings.
  • Assist with animal receipts and shipping
  • Maintain inventory of technical supplies, such as medications, and procedure room supplies
  • Reports all animal and personnel issues and concerns to the appropriate chain of command
  • Euthanize and dispose of animals per SOP/policy
  • Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
  • BS/BA and five years of experience performing duties as a Laboratory Animal Technician is preferred.
  • American Association of Laboratory Animal Science certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level required
  • Must attain and maintain access to workplace as set forth by WRAIR personnel, access and security requirements.
  • Maintain all contract requirements to include quality of work, occupational health (e.g., vaccinations) and training.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
  • Knowledge of PCs, Microsoft Office software and database systems.

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