• Lab Animal Care Attendant I/II/III

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4951P

    Home Org Name

     

    Ritchey Endowment Income

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Veterinary Medicine

    Position Title

    Lab Animal Care Attendant I/II/III

     

    Job Class Code

    ID03 (A-C)

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

     

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary

    The **College of Veterinary Medicine** is excited to recruit candidates for a **Lab Animal Care Attendant** . The Animal Care Attendant will be responsible for providing daily care, cleanliness, and upkeep for a variety of laboratory animals in a laboratory or hospital setting.

    Essential Functions

    + Ensures animal cages and/or containment rooms are kept clean and orderly. Restocks supplies needed for cleaning rooms and meeting care animal needs.

    + May perform a variety of animal care duties including but not limited to feeding, watering, monitoring basic animal health and behavior, cage change out and cleaning of kennels.

    + May perform a variety of animal care facility services including but not limited to upkeep and maintenance of animal housing areas such as but not limited to sweeping, mopping, sanitization of walls, floors, tables, and equipment.

    + Assists with animal treatment and health needs on an as needed.

    + Assists with quality assurance and reports mechanical or physical plant issues.

    + May perform a variety of duties in animal support areas including but not limited to laundry, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and loading and unloading supply racks.

    + Adherence and understanding of biosecurity protocols including but not limited to wearing correct personal protective equipment (PPE ), stocking ofPPE , and maintaining footbaths.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education and Experience:

    **Level I:** High school diploma or equivalent.

    **Level II:** High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience in animal care and husbandry practices. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

    **LevelIII :** High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience in animal care and husbandry practices. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

     

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

     

    Follows detailed, simple, routine instructions and procedures.

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

     

    Driver’s license required upon hire.

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    + Follows standardized rules, procedures, and operations. Works under limited supervision, and prioritizes tasks independently, and resolves recurring problems.

    + Experience working with large animal models of neurological diseases, primarily Krabbe disease.

    + Experience in research and sample collection in large animal models.

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $31,200 - $44,200

     

    Job Category

     

    Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

     

    Posting Date

     

    12/12/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56565

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    Optional Documents

    1. Cover Letter

    2. Other

    3. Other Documentation

    4. Other Documentation (2)