Job Details

Laboratory Animal Technician

Position Number: 6742181
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Laboratory Animal Technician

Bowling Green State University

Salary: $14.52 - $15.86 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Office of the Provost
Opening Date: 11/21/2025
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01206
Department: Office of the Provost
Closing:

Summary

Maintains general health of laboratory animals and their environment. Performs light maintenance work around the facility. Monitors facility security.

Essential Functions

Researches and performs animal care, including maintenance of healthy micro and macro environments. Cleans cages and housing rooms. Handles and disposes of potentially biohazardous materials. Provides enrichment material for research animals. Uses power scrubber, power washer and chemicals to sanitize rooms. Measures environment quality of facility.
Evaluates general health of animals. Calculates dosages and administers drugs to animals. Assists in survival surgeries and performs non-survival surgeries. Performs post approval monitoring of research protocols.
Maintains facility security using biometric and mechanical security systems to protect research data, research animals and researchers. Maintains identification records of both research animals and researchers.
Maintains facilities and equipment. Paints and repairs facilities and equipment. Performs light plumbing and electrical work. Builds and repairs animal housing.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Experience is required:

No previous related experience required

The following Education is required:

High school diploma or GED required

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
Knowledge of basic reading skills
Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
Ability to work in changing environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
Knowledge of basic computer skills
Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning and filing documents
Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
Knowledge of basic science and scientific methods
Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment
Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade
Ability to operate hand and/or power grounds keeping equipment
Understanding of laboratory animal handling techniques and principles

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by December 5, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5150403/laboratory-animal-technician

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