Lab Animal Care Technician

Piper Companies is seeking a Lab Animal Care Technician in Denver, Pennsylvania (PA) to support daily operations for a life sciences production organization that provides comprehensive preclinical research and development services. The Lab Animal Care Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the health, welfare, and proper handling of animals while maintaining a clean, compliant, and organized work environment.

Responsibilities of the Lab Animal Care Technician:

• Provide daily animal care, including feeding, watering, health monitoring, and maintaining overall well-being
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain animal housing and facility areas, including routine upkeep and power washing
• Handle, move, and support animals within the established protocols and barrier facility standards
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, health, and regulatory requirements through adherence to standard procedures
• Support breeding and production activities, including order fulfillment, packaging, and shipments
• Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to a safe, organized, and team-oriented work environment

Qualifications of the Lab Animal Care Technician:

• Comfortable working hands-on with animals (including rabbits) in a laboratory or controlled environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow strict protocols and maintain accurate records
• Reliable, motivated, and positive, with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Flexible schedule, including availability for early hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Prior animal care experience preferred; ALAT certification or similar credential is a plus

Compensation for the Lab Animal Care Technician includes:

• Salary range: $18 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

This job opens for applications on 07/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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