Laboratory Animal Technician

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under immediate supervision, provides primary care of routine husbandry and sanitation for medical education and research animals; assists with or performs technical procedures to maintain lab animal health, departmental facility accreditation, and research integrity.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides diligent and responsible animal care; feeds and waters animals; changes and cleans cages; sanitizes equipment and facilities.

• Records and/or reports animal abnormalities including altered eating, drinking, waste elimination, altered behavior, superficial lesions, and/or death.

• Assists with technical procedures including record keeping, animal identification, tattooing, breeding, sexing, collecting specimens, preparing diets, and euthanasia.

• Records and/or reports environmental abnormalities.

• Provides routine physical maintenance of assigned areas.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Animal handling and general knowledge of species-specific behavior 

• Time management skills 

• Interpersonal/human relations skills 

• Verbal and written communication skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Ability to collaborate 

• Team player

• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)

• Ability to operate automated watering systems, cagewasher and autoclaves 

• Ability and willingness to wear protective clothing or equipment as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent and Associates degree; supplemented with one (1) year of related experience and/or veterinary technician certification (e.g. AHT, CVT, RVT).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification preferred.

Function

Lab Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.