"Animal Tech 3"

Overview

The Animal Technician 3 is responsible for assisting with the daily operations and care of animals, ensuring the maintenance of established standards of practice and operational efficiency. Duties include performing skilled animal husbandry tasks such as housing animals, conducting various procedures, and observing animal conditions. The technician provides information to investigators and support staff on animal handling, restraint, and pre- and post-procedural care, while maintaining sanitation procedures. This role requires passing specific health screenings and adhering to standard operating procedures to ensure the welfare and proper handling of research animals.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 7am-3pm for training (1st 12 weeks)
Friday-Tuesday 8am-4pm after training

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and recognize signs of animal well-being, illness, and abnormalities.
2. General knowledge of computer use, ability to monitor email, and manage multiple tasks independently.
3. Sensitivity to and appreciation of research animals, with the physical ability to lift 50 lbs and push/pull 300 lbs.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective at working within a diverse group.
5. Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to pass annual background checks and health certifications.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science.
2. Experience in a laboratory or research setting, especially with animal care and husbandry.
3. Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
4. Experience in driving and warehouse operations.
5. Knowledge of advanced animal care techniques and prior work involving specialized animal species.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Observe and evaluate animals for signs of illness and stress and deviations in animal conditions.
2. Feed, house and handle animals in accordance with institutional, local and Federal regulations.
3. Perform animal care with veterinary oversight which may include specialized drug administration, sample collection, and pre- and post-procedural care.
4. Maintain records of treatments.
5. Provide husbandry and specialized services for animals in animal colonies.
6. Maintain, sanitize and decontaminate animal rooms and facilities within low to moderate hazardous areas, e.g. BL2.
7. Perform rodent euthanasia services according to established standards and practices and/or assist in non-rodent species euthanasia.
8. Maintain required records according to institutional, local and federal regulatory standards.
9. Serve as a source of information to investigators and support staff on animal handling, restraint, and pre- and post-procedural care or sanitation services.
10. May train and/or instruct staff on sanitation, animal handling, restraint and care techniques appropriate to level.
11. Perform periodic decontamination, maintenance and rotation of equipment in facility washing centers.
12. Operate animal care processing equipment on either clean or dirty side and/or specific washing center; diagnose mechanical, technical and/or process problems.
13. Maintain inventory of supplies.
14. May act as a driver; operating vehicle in order to pick up and deliver animals and materials to assignment locations, applying proper animal handling and care protocols.
15. Perform additional related tasks as necessary.

Required Education and Experience

Four years of work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or two years of work experience and an Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Job Posting Date

10/28/2025

Job Category

Technician

Bargaining Unit

L34

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Location

464 Congress Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut