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Laboratory Animal Technician- Research

Laboratory
Duarte, CA, US
Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 22
  • Added - 14/11/2025
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Join a mission-driven research team where your work directly supports life-changing scientific discoveries. As a Laboratory Animal Technician, you’ll play a vital hands-on role in caring for research animals and supporting breeding programs that fuel innovative biomedical research. This is an exciting opportunity to launch or grow a career in laboratory science, veterinary care, or biotechnology while gaining real-world technical skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment.
 
Pay: $20-$22
Schedule: M-F 6:00am-2:30pm
Type of Job: 6-month contract with possible extension
Location: Duarte, CA

Benefits Offered:
  • Medical/dental coverage!
  • Weekly pay!
  • 401k and PTO after 6 months!

Laboratory Animal Technician Daily Tasks: What you will do:
  • Provide daily care and monitoring of research animals, reporting any health concerns.
  • Manage animal breeding colonies, including mating, weaning, animal identification, and tissue biopsy.
  • Maintain accurate breeding and husbandry records and respond to researcher inquiries.
  • Change cages, ensure adequate food/water, and maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
  • Perform animal handling, restraint, transfers, and humane euthanasia when required.
  • Monitor and document environmental conditions and report equipment or compliance issues.

Laboratory Animal Technician Qualifications/Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience in laboratory animal care, veterinary technician work, or related field.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to handle and restrain research animals safely.
  • AALAS ALAT Certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).

We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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