Laboratory Animal Technician Position

7 days ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland, Baltimore Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Animal Technician to join our team at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of a laboratory animal facility, ensuring compliance with federal rules and regulations, and providing husbandry support to laboratory animals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Observe and report animal health-related problems
  • Assist with the evaluation, maintenance, and monitoring of laboratory animal health
  • Provide husbandry support, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and preparing special diets
  • Handle animal carcasses, tissues, and wastes according to established policies and procedures
  • Maintain accurate records of animal census, breeding, dietary studies, and infectious disease studies
  • Coordinate with general maintenance for repairs and regulate the lighting, ventilation, temperature, and humidity levels of the animal room environment
  • Sterilize equipment and supplies
  • Determine work priorities, plan, and schedule tasks; assign and review work; conduct hands-on training of animal care personnel

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • One year of experience in a laboratory animal facility
  • Biosafety Laboratories Level 3 (BLS3) requires successful completion of Department of Justice security clearance for work with Select Agents and Toxins

Preferred Qualifications:

  • General knowledge of husbandry practices
  • Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment
  • Ability to lift bags of feed and bedding
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures

Working Conditions:

The Laboratory Animal Technician will work in a laboratory animal facility, which may involve exposure to animals, chemicals, and other hazardous materials. The successful candidate must be able to wear personal protective equipment and work in a fast-paced environment.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.



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