Animal Technician Job Description
The following is a full job description for Animal Technician. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Animal Technician along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Animal Technician is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Animal Technician, Sr., Animal Scientist I, Animal Control Officer, Animal Groomer and Bather, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician III, Calibration Technician I, Veterinary Technician, Testing Technician
Requirements and Responsibilities For Animal Technician
Provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. May perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
 
Also referred to as: Animal Care Technician I, Laboratory Animal Technician I, Research Animal Caretaker, Research Animal Technician
Similar Jobs:  Animal Technician, Sr., Animal Scientist I, Animal Control Officer, Animal Groomer and Bather, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician III, Calibration Technician I, Veterinary Technician, Testing Technician
Level of Education:  Animal Technician Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Animal Technician Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Animal Technician Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Animal Technician Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Animal Technician Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Biotechnology, Chemicals, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
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Company Size Industry
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HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & NonprofitBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsChemicals0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
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