University of Chicago·Chicago, Illinois
The role involves maintaining the health and welfare of germ-free animals in specialized film isolators and managing breeding colonies. Additionally, the position provides technical support for experimental interventions and mentors other animal technologists.
Bsd arc - Graf
About the Department
The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at the University of Chicago supports animal research by ensuring humane care and proper use of all laboratory animals. It oversees all research animals on campus, manages six facilities and a business office, and includes husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, and finance/administration. ARC is part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities, which also manages BSD core facilities. The Gnotobiotics Facility maintains germ-free animal colonies in film isolators and supports BSD investigators by providing breeding, colony management, and experimental services through specialized gnotobiotics staff.
The GRAF Senior Animal Technologist provides handles and maintains the health of germ-free animals in specialized film isolators. Responsibilities include observing, documenting, and maintaining records on animal behavior, breeding and welfare. The role also provides technical support of experimental interventions as requested by GRAF research coordinators. They may also be involved in training or overseeing the work of other GRAF animal technologists.
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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• College/University Degree in related field strongly preferred.
• Experience working with rodent colonies in an academic research environment strongly preferred.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$24.04 - $31.25
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Benefits: Eligible
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Requires 5-7 years of related work experience and vocational training or equivalent. A college degree and experience with rodent colonies in academic research are strongly preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, senior animal technologist roles are typically tied to academic research and other regulated animal care settings, where demand often reflects ongoing lab operations and colony management needs. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for several years of related experience, vocational training or equivalent, and often prefer candidates with a college degree and rodent colony experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on animal care, compliance, and colony support experience.
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