Laboratory Animal Technician Assistant Hourly

• →Animal inventory management and related support
• →Animal breeding colony management and recordkeeping
• →Conducting and supporting animal studies and experimental procedures
• →Animal study preparation, coordination, documentation, and protocol-related support
• →Occasional weekend and holiday animal care and research support, as needed
• →Regulatory, safety, and research compliance support
• →Laboratory reagent, solution, media, and material preparation
• →Biological sample collection, preparation, processing, storage, and related support
• →General experimental and research project support
• →Laboratory equipment, supply, and inventory management
• →Laboratory maintenance, cleaning, organization, and operational support
• →Research documentation, data entry, recordkeeping, and laboratory administrative support
• →Support for other laboratory research projects, activities, and operational needs, as assigned
• →Support for research activities conducted in BSL-3 and ABSL-3 containment settings, as required
• →Other duties related to laboratory operations and research activities, as assigned

Hourly Rate - $26.44 - $28.85

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: One year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.

OTHER: Biosafety Laboratories Level 3 (BLS3) requires successful completion of Department of Justice security clearance for work with Select Agents and Toxins, as required by Federal regulation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

General knowledge of husbandry practices as routinely required in a laboratory animal environment. Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.; to lift bags of feed and bedding; to follow standard operating procedures; to move heavy stainless steelracks, clean cages, etc.; to wear and work in personal protective equipment; to operate computers and other standard office equipment; to provide guidance and training to others; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 Resume

Cover Letter

Three References

N/A

10/15/2026

No

The position requires the ability to perform routine laboratory and animal-care activities that may involve standing, bending, and crouching, as well as lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling laboratory supplies and equipment, including reagent boxes, carboys, waste containers, and portable equipment, typically weighing less than 25 lb.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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