Animal Care Technician I

Animal Care Technician I - 26002583

Pittsburgh, PA

08 May 2026

22553746

Summary

Pittsburgh, PA

In-Person

Competitive Salary

1 Years Experience

High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)

No Commission

40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time

Description

Animal Care Technician I DLAR-Animal Husbandry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002583) The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Animal Care Technician I will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will: provide food, water and enrichment perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment and rooms complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments, procedures and unique diets and maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment function provide facility support tasks including laundering scrubs, performing general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, stocking supply areas and assisting with cagewash operations The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills; be proficient with technology in order to use common applications (e.g. email, Microsoft Office, Pittworx); be available to work weekends and holidays; stand for extended periods of time; lift 50 pounds; push/pull heavy equipment; and pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks. Candidates working in the Rangos Research Building at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh will need to obtain Child Protection Clearances. Vaccinations and TB testing may be required. Pay rate is $18.63/hour. Job Summary Provides animal care to laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment, health observations and basic medical treatments. Performs cage cleaning and facility sanitization procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains timely and accurate documentation. Essential Functions The employee must be able to: read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies), including IACUC approved animal protocols when applicable follow written and verbal instructions demonstrate sufficient fine motor skill to manipulate animals and equipment; negotiate around equipment within close quarters; move between rooms and workspaces have sufficient visual acuity to observe animal behavior and recognize animals inadvertently left in cages as well as automated equipment notifications and printouts have sufficient audible acuity to hear equipment alarms and other warnings. wear facility specific Personal View the full job description Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284172937 31-9096.00 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

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