Large Animal Care Technician

Job Title : Large Animal Care Technician

Job Description

The Large Animal Care Technician is responsible for independently performing tasks that are routine yet complex, ensuring the humane care of a variety of laboratory animal species including rodents, rabbits, birds, and frogs. The work is conducted in compliance with several policies including the USDA Animal Welfare Act and the ILAR Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The role requires adherence to standard operating procedures for the animal facility and the successful candidate must achieve Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification within fifteen months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all the tasks of the Animal Cage Washer as needed.
• Clean, sanitize, and sterilize animal cages, feeders, water bottles, animal rooms, support space, and related equipment.
• Fill animal feeders, bowls, and water bottles or other containers with the appropriate types and amounts of food and drinking water.
• Use aseptic technique and disease prevention principles in a Class I or Class II biological safety cabinet.
• Remove animals from soiled cages and transfer them to clean, sterilized cages.
• Work under isolation conditions using specialized caging units such as micro-isolation cages and individually ventilated cage systems.
• Observe and report signs of animal injuries, illness, or irregularities in appearance, health, and environment.
• Assist in providing routine treatments as instructed, including procedures such as ear mite medication and clipping overgrown teeth.
• Perform euthanasia following detailed training and instructions.
• Receive and process incoming animals and materials, examining them for compliance with specifications.
• Assist in maintaining colonies of genetically altered rodents and perform data collection.
• Maintain accurate records of the numbers and types of animals cared for and their food and water consumption.
• Calculate the animal census.
• Maintain detailed records of animal room environmental factors and report deviations.
• Maintain adequate stock of feed, bedding, and other supplies.
• Report the need for repairs to cages and support equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on automated watering systems and other support equipment.
• Collect, process, and remove waste material, following appropriate disposal procedures.
• Observe all safety policies and procedures, using equipment and chemical treatments properly.
• Perform tasks requiring personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, protective clothing, and gloves.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The position is based in an animal research lab with a first shift opening from 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm. Candidates must be comfortable with working weekends when needed. The role involves working under environmental conditions that require the use of safety equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, protective clothing, and gloves.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.