Animal Laboratory Technician I

ANIMAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities:

This position works in an animal research environment and requires regular exposure to laboratory animals, animal housing areas, cleaning agents, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The role involves physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and moving supplies and equipment throughout the workday. Weekend, holidays, and rotating schedule coverage may be required to ensure continuous animal care operations. Employees must successfully complete required training and comply with all institutional, safety, and regulatory requirements related to animal care and research support. A commitment to teamwork, dependability, attention to detail, and animal welfare is essential for success in this position.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Feeding and watering animals, cleaning and sanitizing animal housing areas, monitoring animal health and well-being, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with routine animal care procedures.

2. Hands-on work in a fast-paced environment and requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow established protocols and safety procedures.

3. Comfortable working around laboratory animals and animal-related materials, performing physically active duties such as lifting, standing, walking, and moving equipment throughout the workday.

4. Comprehensive training is provided, and employees are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, including laboratory animal science certifications.

5. Opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking research while ensuring the highest standards of animal care, welfare, and regulatory compliance.

6. Dependable, team-oriented, detail-focused, and committed to supporting scientific discovery through exceptional animal care practices.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range: $15.00 - $22.75

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required. Work experience may NOT be substituted for education.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.