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.

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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.

Job Duties

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 ( AHT, CVT, RVT).

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

Function

Lab Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

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.