Cooper University Hospital·Camden, New Jersey
Responsible for the humane care, handling, and restraint of research laboratory animals in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines. Tasks include performing health checks, maintaining sanitation, and assisting veterinarians with surgical and necropsy procedures.
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Short Description The Animal Care Technician is responsible for all aspects of the humane care, handling and restraint of various species of research laboratory animals in accordance with standard operating procedures, experimental protocols and all applicable state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines in the Cooper University Health Care Vivarium.
In this position it is essential that individuals work as productive, cooperative team members in accomplishing tasks Perform daily health checks and animal room environmental checks according to established procedure.
Promptly report any animal health or room conditions issues to the area supervisor.Properly handle and restrain various species of laboratory animalsFeed (ad libitum or restricted) and provide water to animals as directed.Complete animal cage changes and sanitation as required or as special conditions warrant.Properly mix and handle solutions used for a variety of purposes, but primarily for cleaning and sanitationMaintain required levels of sanitation by sweeping, mopping, dusting and scrubbing on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis as instructed.
Properly and safely operate mechanical sanitation and sterilization equipment.Monitor animal rooms and area reports on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis as required.Assist staff veterinarians in surgical and necropsy procedures.
Perform animal treatments as prescribed by staff veterinarians.
Properly record treatments and/or results.Must wear/utilize protective equipment required for entry into restricted areas and performance of tasks as specified in applicable safety regulations and/or Standard Operating Procedures.
Experience Required 0-2 Years Required 3-5 Years Preferred Education Requirements HIGH SCHOOL OR GED License/Certification Requirements AALAS certification (laboratory technician program)Preferred Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00
Requires a high school diploma or GED with 0-2 years of experience. AALAS certification in the laboratory technician program is preferred.
Market context
Animal Care Technician roles in New Jersey are often tied to research, veterinary, and laboratory settings, so demand can be steady where animal facilities and life-science work are concentrated. Competition can be strong because employers often prefer candidates with animal handling experience, a high school diploma or GED, and sometimes AALAS laboratory technician certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then highlight any hands-on animal care, sanitation, or lab support experience in your application.
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