Animal Resources Technician
lrri
FULL TIME
Animal Resources Technician
lrri· Scientific Support
About this role
Overview
Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species. Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties. Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas, and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and one year of demonstrated work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
Requires professional-level communication skills and the ability to effectively to work independently and as a part of a team.
Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in laboratory and vivarium/animal housing environments. Will frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, reach/work overhead, frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive and perform desk-based computer tasks. Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator. Will work in close proximity to research animals and may be required to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.
Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This Animal Resources Technician role at lrri is based in Albuquerque, NM, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Animal Resources Technician role at lrri full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Animal Resources Technician role in the Scientific Support department at lrri.
Which team or department does the Animal Resources Technician at lrri belong to?
This Animal Resources Technician position is part of the Scientific Support department at lrri. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Animal Resources Technician position at lrri was posted on May 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Animal Resources Technician
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