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UabAnimal Laboratory Technician I (Temp)
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Before you apply
Salary$15/hr
LocationTemporary Services
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High School diploma or GED required
Feeds, waters, and cares for laboratory animals
Observes and reports animals for signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior
Assists in routine health checks and treatment administration
Safely handles and restrains animals for routine procedures or examinations
Maintains accurate records of animal care, feeding, cleaning schedules, and observations
Operates and maintains cleaning and sterilization equipment
Uses personal protective equipment and follows safety procedures
Training for AALAS certification as Assistant Laboratory Technician
Work experience may NOT be substituted for education
About the role
Under close supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs husbandry
duties and maintains animal colony and laboratory facilities in an orderly and sanitary condition.
Administers special diets as directed. Moves equipment and supplies in and around university
departments, and performs laboratory housekeeping duties. This entry level position is the first year of the
two year apprenticeship program. The program provides supervised work experience and classroom
training toward competence in caring for research animals of different species and specialized colonies.
Emphasis during this first year is on small (rodents and lagomorphs) animals but also includes training in
the care of larger animals. Training for American Association for Laboratory Animal Science-AALAS
certification as Assistant Laboratory Technician is given at this level.
Responsibilities
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1.
Feeds, waters, and cares for laboratory animals (e.g., mice, rats, rabbits).
2.
Observes and reports animals for signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior.
3.
Assists in routine health checks and treatment administration.
4.
Safely handles and restrains animals for routine procedures or examinations.
5.
Maintains accurate records of animal care, feeding, cleaning schedules, and observations
6.
Operates and maintains cleaning and sterilization equipment (e.g., autoclaves, cage
washers).
7.
Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safety procedures at all times.
8.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00
Proposed hours: 20 hours a week
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or GED required. Work experience may NOT be substituted for education
Legal
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.