Laboratory Animal Technician II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7368563 (Ref:25935-en_US)
Posted: August 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. Under general supervision, this position provides routine care and handling of aquatic laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner. Primary working areas include specialized housing, aquatic housing, and biohazard.
Job Duties
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Provides Skilled Animal Husbandry and Care
- Feeds and waters animals according to CCM schedules and instructions
- Performs daily health checks on animals
- Changes animal caging as scheduled, per SOPs
- Provides minor treatments to sick/injured animals per veterinary instruction -
Ensures Accurate Record Keeping and Documentation
- Completes husbandry logs and facility spreadsheets
- Maintains accurate health records
- Establishes, monitors, and maintains non-animal and animal inventories
- Follows and ensures compliance as it relates to animal welfare, laws, and regulations -
Maintains Working Areas
- Ensures supplies are stocked in animal rooms and procedure spaces for daily use
- Sanitizes rooms, equipment, and hallways as scheduled -
Performs water quality testing and monitors system readings
- Maintains aquatic facility equipment including daily inspections and performing minor preventative maintenance as scheduled
- Maintains live marine feed cultures
- Maintains colony animals including monitoring breeding activity
- Performs minor technical tasks as requested by the researchers - Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of relevant experience.
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Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Aquatic experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience in Microsoft Office programs
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
