Laboratory Animal Technician I

Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. Under general supervision, provides routine care and handling of laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner.

Job Duties

• Conducts daily animal health checks.
• Feeds and waters animals.
• Ensures that activities are in compliance with AAALAC standards.
• Signs multiple husbandry logs.
• Applies permanent identification devices.
• Changes animal caging as scheduled, sanitizing rooms, equipment and hallways.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).