Husbandry Attendant | Comparative Bioscience Center
Rockefeller University·New York
Rockefeller University·New York
Provide daily care for laboratory animals, including cage changing and health monitoring, according to federal and state regulations. Maintain facility equipment, manage consumable supplies, and keep accurate animal room records.
The Comparative Bioscience Center provides a comprehensive program of animal care in support of the University's in vivo research. The goal of our staff is to provide investigators with the highest level of research support at the lowest cost while ensuring the welfare of the animals used in the research. The center is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC). Overview
The Husbandry Attendant will provide the daily care of laboratory animals maintained at Rockefeller University using established policies and procedures as prescribed by federal, state laws and regulations. Husbandry attendants report to the Floor Supervisor and are also overseen by a Group Leader.
The Husbandry Attendant's responsibilities included, but are not limited to the following: Performing multiple assignments such as cage changing, general animal care, as well as monitoring and reporting of animal health Maintaining and reporting on facility equipment, cleaning assigned rooms, performing animal receiving procedures and maintaining consumable supplies (food, water, and bedding) in assigned rooms Responsible for animal room records, and notification of appropriate personnel concerning irregularities in animal health and the environment Other duties will be assigned as needed
Compensation Range: Min
USD $42,500.00/Yr. Compensation Range: Max
USD $42,500.00/Yr.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and ALAT certification is preferred. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing heavy carts, and must not have allergies to animals or bedding.
Market context
Husbandry Attendant roles in New York typically see steady demand in research and bioscience settings because daily animal care, sanitation, and compliance support are essential to operations. These jobs can be competitive when employers prefer candidates with ALAT certification and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push heavy carts, and work around animals or bedding without allergies. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your comfort with the physical demands before applying.
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