Lab Animal Aide - LAA

Title: Lab Animal Aide - LAA

Department Org: Dept of Lab Animal Resources - 107960

Employee Classification: B1 - Classif'd Full Time AFSCMEHSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary

Location:

HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 7:15 AM End Time: 3:45 PM

Posted Salary: 15.41

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description: Provides daily husbandry of laboratory animals to includeobservations of animals, handling and restraint, feeding andwatering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal areas and equipment. Maintains the facility in compliance with regulation sand accrediting bodies. Provides a supportive role in the oversight of research activities to ensure compliance with approved protocols and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent certification required
• No health or physical conditions that would prevent working with animals in a research setting

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors daily animal health and welfare while performing healthobservations and animal husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals
• Performs daily health checks, provides appropriate food andwater, completes cage changing as assigned, and provides clinical care as directed.
• Maintains all records associated with duties and reports any abnormalities or irregularities.
• Cleans, sanitizes, disinfects, and/or sterilizes animal facility,equipment and department space and manages waste according to established procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor mechanical adjustments tomobile caging, racks, tables, and automatic wateringequipment.
• Operates and utilizes equipment necessary for husbandryoperations, including cage washers and autoclaves, and promptlyreports equipment malfunctions or concerns.
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods and observes rules of animal disease control.
• Receives, verifies, and documents animal and supply shipmentsagainst purchase orders, bills of lading, and related paperwork.
• May guide the work of new departmental or research staff,volunteers and/or student employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Communication and Other

Skills:

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a consistentcommitment to high-quality work.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues,supervisors, and the research community.
• Capable of routinely lifting up to 50 lbs. and performingphysically demanding work.
• Able to understand, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively manages fluctuating workloads and prioritizes tasksin a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in an environment that requires the routineuse of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and proactively supportsregulatory compliance and facility needs.
• Available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled and maintains reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ALAT certification
• 6 months of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of laboratory animal care, safety and sanitation practices

Conditions of Employment: To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hr compliance or between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 15 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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