"Lab Animal Care Attendant I/II/III"

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number: S4951P

Home Org Name: Ritchey Endowment Income

Division Name: College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title: Lab Animal Care Attendant I/II/III

Job Class Code: ID03 (A-C)

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is excited to recruit candidates for a Lab Animal Care Attendant. The Animal Care Attendant will be responsible for providing daily care, cleanliness, and upkeep for a variety of laboratory animals in a laboratory or hospital setting.

Essential Functions

• Ensures animal cages and/or containment rooms are kept clean and orderly. Restocks supplies needed for cleaning rooms and meeting care animal needs.
• May perform a variety of animal care duties including but not limited to feeding, watering, monitoring basic animal health and behavior, cage change out and cleaning of kennels.
• May perform a variety of animal care facility services including but not limited to upkeep and maintenance of animal housing areas such as but not limited to sweeping, mopping, sanitization of walls, floors, tables, and equipment.
• Assists with animal treatment and health needs on an as needed.
• Assists with quality assurance and reports mechanical or physical plant issues.
• May perform a variety of duties in animal support areas including but not limited to laundry, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and loading and unloading supply racks.
• Adherence and understanding of biosecurity protocols including but not limited to wearing correct personal protective equipment (PPE), stocking of PPE, and maintaining footbaths.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience in animal care and husbandry practices. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
• Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience in animal care and husbandry practices. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Minimum Skills and Abilities: Follows detailed, simple, routine instructions and procedures.

Minimum License and Certifications: Driver’s license required upon hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Follows standardized rules, procedures, and operations. Works under limited supervision, and prioritizes tasks independently, and resolves recurring problems.
• Experience working with large animal models of neurological diseases, primarily Krabbe disease.
• Experience in research and sample collection in large animal models.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range: $31,200 - $44,200

Job Category: Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

Posting Date: 12/12/2025

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56565

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter, Other, Other Documentation, Other Documentation (2)