Job Description
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About Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) department in the Office of Research at the University of Cincinnati provides husbandry and veterinary care to all vertebrate animals used in research, teaching, and testing.
Job Overview We are seeking to hire a Lab Animal Technician 1 (LAT 1). This position will provide food, water, and basic husbandry care; observe animals to assess health, change cages, and provide support by cleaning and/or sanitizing caging equipment. If you love caring for animals, are customer service driven, have good communication skills and organizational skills, have self-starting abilities, effective troubleshooting and problem solving, and want to be a part of a highly talented and committed team, this may be the job for you.
LAMS also has a flexible start time, overtime pay availability, and an Upward Mobility program that allows you to be promoted when eligible to the next level with a pay increase.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to animal bites and diseases; exposure to animal waste, urine, feces, blood, dander (allergens), and odors; exposure to dust, hot water and steam.
Essential Functions - Perform duties of Laboratory Animal Aide (LAA) positions plus:
- Maintain sanitation and husbandry programs for a variety of animal species, housing systems, and equipment in accordance with written SOPs. Maintain records on daily log sheets and other forms in accordance with SOPs. Provide basic and special care for cage level barrier housed transgenic and knockout genetically engineered rodents.
- Observe, record, and report on the health status of animals; determine acceptability of an animal to be maintained in university facilities. Receive, properly identify, and transfer animals to holding cages based on written, oral, or picture directions. Monitor environmental conditions for a variety of animal species (temperature, relative humidity, illumination requirements, air flow, etc.) and report out-of-range conditions to Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) management. Report any facility problems to LAMS management.
- Assist the veterinary clinical staff with restraint and treatment of animals; administer medications and special diets; collect specimens/samples. Maintain records on daily observations and report any and all observed health problems.
- Assist research staff, LAMS staff, and students with restraint of animals and special housing per supervisor approved service requests.
- Assist with the maintenance of rodent breeding programs, including weaning and identification.
- Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs; operate cage washers, autoclaves, and laundry washers and dryers. Prepare special protective clothing for use in barrier animal holding areas.
- Assist with training of LAAs. May coordinate the work of LAA positions.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Required Education High School Diploma or GED
Required Trainings/Certifications Some positions may require a current valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Required Experience One (1) year of related experience.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Must pass a physical examination and test negative for active infectious tuberculosis prior to starting employment. Must have the ability to lift up 40 pounds.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include: - Competitive salary of $21.77 based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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Lab Animal Tech 1-U, Office of Research Date: Aug 14, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: Developer, Clinical Research, Medical Research, Laboratory, Research, Technology, Healthcare, Science
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