Animal Technician
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Salary$20/hr
LocationCampus: Tempe
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High School Diploma
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Performing husbandry of laboratory animals (primarily rodents and non-human primates)
Cleaning and preparing cages, cleaning rooms and equipment, providing food, water, and enrichment to animals
Completing documentation related to work activities
Monitoring and reporting animal health cases and administering medical treatments
Receiving animal and supply shipments
Assisting with rodent colony management, including humane euthanasia of rodents
Working individually and as part of a team to ensure that the animal care program remains compliant with all university, state, federal, and other regulations
Following lab safety standards
Job Profile:
Lab and Research Assistant 1 Non-Exempt
Job Family:
Lab and Research Support
Time Type:
Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Provides routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects to ensure established protocols and procedures are followed for the lab. Responsible for following lab safety standards.
Job Description:
Position Salary Range:
$20.00 per hour
Job Description:
Arizona State University and The Department of Animal Care & Technologies is looking to hire an Animal Technician.
The Animal Technician role is an entry level position - the first in a series of four vivarium staff positions which report to the vivarium supervisors (Animal Technician, Animal Technician Sr., Animal Technologist, Animal Technologist Lead). ASU’s Department of Animal Care and Technologies strives to develop our staff’s skills and promote within the department, so this is an excellent opportunity to join our animal care team in our mission to provide quality care for the animals who serve to advance science and medicine.
As an Animal Technician you will be responsible for:
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Performing husbandry of laboratory animals (primarily rodents and non-human primates), including cleaning and preparing cages, cleaning rooms and equipment, providing food, water, and enrichment to animals, and completing documentation related to work activities.
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Monitoring and reporting animal health cases and administering medical treatments.
•
Receiving animal and supply shipments.
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Assisting with rodent colony management, including humane euthanasia of rodents.
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Working individually and as part of a team to ensure that the animal care program remains compliant with all university, state, federal, and other regulations.