Animal Technician

Information Technology | Technical Recruiter at AVID Technical Resources

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
Start: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6 months (26 weeks)
Pay Rate: $24/hour

We are hiring an Animal Technician on behalf of our client, a well-established biomedical research organization in San Francisco. This role supports laboratory animal care operations and research programs by ensuring proper animal husbandry, sanitation, health monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide daily care for laboratory animals in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
• Perform animal husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, cage changing, and room sanitation
• Monitor animal health and report concerns to veterinary and supervisory staff
• Maintain accurate records including animal health surveillance, feed logs, per-diem records, and temperature/humidity logs
• Clean and disinfect animal housing areas, equipment, cage washers, and autoclaves
• Support general maintenance of animal facilities and follow established SOPs
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support research operations

• Minimum 1 year of animal handling or laboratory animal sanitation experience
• General knowledge of animal feeding, caging, and space requirements
• Ability to identify animal health concerns and elevate issues appropriately
• Familiarity with sanitation and disinfection procedures, including use of cage washers and autoclaves
• Basic computer skills, including email and electronic record systems
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team

• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, and move on hard surfaces for up to 7 hours per day
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and respirators as assigned
• Compliance with workplace rules, including no eating or drinking in animal areas

• High school diploma or GED required
• AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician training or equivalent experience preferred
• One year of animal care experience, or two years of relevant experience in lieu of formal certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience