Washington University in St. Louis is hiring a Laboratory Animal Technician I - Comparative Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis is hiring a Laboratory Animal Technician I for its Comparative Medicine team. You will provide and document essential care for rodent species, following established SOPs and regulations to directly support research and teaching missions. A rotating weekend and holiday work schedule is required.

What You'll Do

• Provide and document daily husbandry care to rodents, including supplying feed, water, clean cages, and enrichment.
• Sanitize and maintain rodent colony rooms by sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting all areas, rotating cages and equipment according to schedule.
• Monitor animal behavior, illness, or death and report observations to the Supervisor, Facility Manager, or DCM Veterinarian promptly.
• Maintain accurate record keeping for daily animal census and room sanitation activities.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent certification, or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain the Animal Care Learning Program - Purina Institute certification within 6 months.
• No specific prior work experience is required.

Nice to Have

• Associate degree.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from AALAS.
• At least 1 year of laboratory animal care work experience.
• Skills in biomedical research, communication, positive thinking, quality care, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) adherence, and writing documentation.

Benefits & Compensation

• $16.27 - $20.83 per hour.
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, EAP, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their families.

Work Mode

This position is onsite.

Washington University in St. Louis is dedicated to building an inclusive community and is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity, especially encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.