Sr. Lab Animal Tech (Finance)

A Sr. Laboratory Animal Technician trains and assigns tasks to other employees in the husbandry and care of research animals, monitors animal safety procedures, performs research protocols, and/or performs pre-operative to post-operative surgical procedures in support of animal research.

Nature of Work: This position trains and assigns tasks to employees in the daily care of laboratory research animals under the supervision by a Laboratory Animal Manager, Laboratory Animal Supervisor, or a principal investigator. The position also supports research projects with a variety of technical duties. The position schedules animal care and oversees hygiene and decontamination. The position keeps health records on research animals. The position may perform behavior studies such as animal conditioning. The position may assist in animal surgery by preparing equipment, administering anesthetics, and may perform some actual surgery. This job is distinguished from a Laboratory Animal Technician through its emphasis on performing medical, surgical or other research procedures and/or assigning tasks to other animal care personnel. Employees in this job are distinguished from Laboratory Animal Supervisors by lacking direct supervision and/or oversight of staff or responsibility for assisting in the operation of a facility. Positions in this class are non-exempt under FLSA. While employees in this job may assign tasks to others, the primary duty is not managing a customarily recognized department or subdivision, nor customarily and regularly directing the work of at least two or more other full-time employees or their equivalent.Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience involving animal handling. College coursework in biology or life science may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Legal, Licensure, & USF Requirements: Certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (ALAS) as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT). Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) may be preferred for specific positions.

Additional Information for Applicants

This position requires a Level I background check.

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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .The duties and responsibilities for this position include:
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• Performs support duties during complex veterinary medical and surgical techniques. Performs pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative procedures including preparation of equipment and supplies; endotracheal intubation and phlebotomies; administration of anesthetics; and administration of antibiotics.
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• Trains new employees and students in animal care procedures.
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• Performs and assigns tasks to others in the routine husbandry and care of research and teaching animal collections including identification, feeding, handling, cage sanitation, facility maintenance, housekeeping, animal conditioning and quarantine, the containment of infectious collections. Oversees and plans breeding of animals.
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• Maintains records of animal colonies regarding their health and genetic status, other observations, findings, and results for use by investigators. Makes recommendations to investigators regarding findings and observations.
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• Schedules caging changes and the appropriate placement and husbandry of all animal colonies. Schedules facility maintenance. Orients new animal care employees.
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• Performs behavioral experiments on animals. May administer drugs, observe and record behavior and analyze data.
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
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