The Animal Lab Technician I position works under close supervision and according to established policies and procedures, maintains animal colony and laboratory facilities in an orderly and sanitary condition. Administers special diets and drugs for experimental purposes as directed. Moves equipment and supplies in and around university departments and performs laboratory housekeeping duties. This entry level position is the first year of the two-year apprenticeship program. The program provides supervised work experience and classroom training toward competence in caring for research animals of different species and specialized colonies. Emphasis during this first year is on small (rodents and lagomorphs) animals but may also be trained in the care of larger animals. Training for American Association for Laboratory Animal Science-AALAS certification as Assistant Laboratory Technician is given at this level.

This position is responsible for the husbandry of all animals used in ongoing research projects at UAB. This role is critical for the university to achieve standard care of animals used in research. Position is an apprenticeship in laboratory animal technology and provides continuous training and experience toward acquiring competence in caring for laboratory animals of different species and specialized colonies. (i.e., pathogen free, germ free, and biohazard, etc.)

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00

High School diploma or GED required.