Laboratory Animal Tech

Position Details

Position Information Posting date 06/01/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0118401 Position Title Laboratory Animal Tech I Hiring Range Minimum $19.00 Hiring Range Maximum $21.00 Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule Location of Position Lebanon, NH Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? No

The Laboratory Animal Technicians in the Center for Comparative Medicine and Research ( CCMR ) provide specific care to laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with clearly defined direction and established federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines and policies on the use of laboratory animals in the conduct of biomedical research and to provide support for the research investigations.

Note:

This is a developmental position, involving intensive training and increased responsibility as the individual becomes proficient in the work. Upon completion of the training and when management determines full performance has been met, the incumbent may be promoted not-competitively to the next level. Description

• Education and Yrs Exp High School or equivalency
• No previous experience required.
• Must have the capacity to safely and efficiently lift and transport equipment or feed packages of up to 50 lbs.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment efficiently.
• Ability to work weekend and holiday schedules.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Ciara Groesbeck Department Contact Phone Number Ciara.

B.Groesbeck Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Kirk Maurer, Interim Director and Attending Veterinarian of Comparative Medicine and Research Department Contact''s Phone Number

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Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

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• Description Animal Care – Handles and cares for animals on a daily basis; observes and maintains an awareness of the physical needs of the animals and of their condition; reports changes in animal condition to the veterinary staff; communicates with the principal investigators and their technical staff concerning the status of their research animals; achieves competence in caring for and handling the variety of animal species housed in the Animal Resource Center.
  
  May administer medications under the direction of a veterinarian; may euthanizes animals as needed. Percentage Of Time 40%
• Description Facility/Habitat Maintenance – Cleans cages, utilizing washers other mechanical equipment; prepares caging and equipment for animal care; maintains the sanitary condition of the animals and their environment; decontaminates areas as needed; prepares chemicals as needed including mixing appropriate dilutions for different situations; performs light maintenance of the facilities such as replacement of bulbs, preventative maintenance of washers; emptying waste baskets and floor cleaning;
  
  maintains equipment maintenance logs. Percentage Of Time 40%
• Description Environmental Control – Observes and records the condition of an animal’s environment, includ