Animal Laboratory Technician

Overview

The University of Southern California, Department of Animal Resources is seeking a reliable, dependable, self-motivated and responsible individual for a position as Animal Laboratory Technician
. The Department of Animal Resources provides care for animals housed at the university for biomedical research and teaching. The Animal Laboratory Technicians provide daily animal care (cleaning, feeding, and watering), animal facility cleaning and sanitation, documentation of appropriate environmental conditions, and daily animal health and welfare observations to ensure that all procedures are performed according to regulations and guidelines. Must have basic computer skills and be able to lift 50 pounds, work on your feet the majority of the day.

The position may involve scheduled rotations to work on both USC campuses and to work on weekends and holidays as assigned by the supervisor, abiding by departmental standard operating procedures.

• Ensures that animals are provided care in accordance with state and federal regulations to promote physical and psychological well-being and minimize discomfort.
• Distributes food and water to animals and ensures that food and water are free from contamination.
• Provides environmental enrichment to animals, including exercise of larger animals as needed.
• Provides humane euthanasia to animals as needed to minimize pain and distress and for colony maintenance, according to established protocols.
• Evaluates animals for health and welfare on a daily basis. Communicates animal health or welfare problems to veterinary staff and the Principal Investigator.
• Performs routine cleaning of animal cages and associated animal care equipment. Maintains and cleans animal housing facilities.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of cages, equipment, and facilities. Maintains inventory of storeroom supplies.
• Maintains paper and computerized animal records, records of facility cleaning and sanitation procedures, facility environmental conditions, and use and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists veterinarians and Principal Investigators with handling animals during procedures.

Minimum Education:

High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience:

1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience

Preferred Education:

Associate Degree

Preferred Experience:

2 years

Preferred Field of Expertise:
Assistant ALT Certification with experience in a veterinary hospital kennel or animal research laboratory

Skills:

Animal Handling

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

The hourly rate for this position is $21.89. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Job

Posted Date: 12/15/2025