"Animal Research Lab Technician"

Job Summary

Provides animal research support, animal health care, and facilities and equipment maintenance for the Clemson University animal research and teaching programs. Provides technical services as related to animal research. Complies with animal welfare regulations and institutional policies and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 45% - Essential - Animal Care and Husbandry: Provides daily care of laboratory research animals. Feeds, waters, and performs daily observations of animals. Reports any abnormal observations to facility management. Maintains detailed and accurate records of daily activities involving research animals. Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures on species specific animal care and husbandry.
• 40% - Essential - Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and sanitizes caging, equipment, animal rooms, corridors, and support areas. Maintains the throughput of caging and equipment in the cage wash area. Assist in the preventative maintenance of various equipment and maintain detailed and accurate records of maintenance. Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures on equipment operation, cleaning, and maintenance.
• 15% - Essential - Technical Research Support: Provides technical support for research staff and students for specific procedures outlined in approved animal use protocols such as, but not limited to: injections, blood withdrawals, tissue collections, or other procedural support.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School or Equivalent and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience. Work Exp 1+ years.

Preferred Requirements

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Animal husbandry, biological sciences, agriculture, or related field. Work Exp 2+ years of experience in animal husbandry, agriculture, or related field.

Responsibilities

Job Knowledge: Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees. Budgetary Responsibilities: No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Physical Requirements

• 60% - Stand for prolonged period
• 60% - Walk or move about
• 60% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
• 60% - Recognize or inspect visually
• 20% - Move, transport, raise or lower

Working Conditions

• 20% - Exposure to heat or cold
• 20% - Exposure to dust/fumes
• 10% - Noise
• 10% - Chemical hazards
• 15% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

Work Schedule

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Compensation Information

Expected Salary Range ($31,826.00 - $38,000.00). Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Essential Level 2 employee. Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

Job Location

Clemson, SC

Application Deadline

October 30, 2025