"Animal Care Technician"

Animal Care Technician

Posting Number: S01773
Campus:
Department: 1308-Office of Animal Resources

Classification Pay Scale

In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $20.00 Hourly
Maximum: $22.00 Hourly

Job Summary

The employee reports to the Animal Care Operations Manager. Under minimal supervision, he/she will provide skilled care and handling of laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner. Primary working areas include standard housing areas as well as specialized areas including, but not limited to, USDA housing areas, bio-hazardous areas, and animal colonies requiring specialized procedures. Also responsible for limited supervisory duties including direction and oversight of work but excluding discipline. Employee will ensure that the facilities and personnel are in compliance with standards set forth by NIH and USDA as well as the IACUC and Institutional SOP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Properly evaluating the facts and information relative to the animal care and welfare.
• Ability to accurately and clearly describe and record observations, calculations, and findings.
• Ability to accurately assess the health, behavior, and physical appearance of an animal to obtain accurate research findings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask in a busy research setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education:
High School diploma or GED.

Experience:
One year of relevant experience.

Certification/Licenses/Registration:
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or eligibility to get the ALAT Certification within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification/Licenses/Registration:
Veterinary Technician California license, Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) AALAS Certifications are preferred.

Posting Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: 3/20/2027

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/35805