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How much does a Research Animal Technician make in Arizona? The average Research Animal Technician salary in Arizona is $40,073 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $38,603 and $44,643. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Research Animal Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $37,265 AZ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $38,603 AZ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $40,073 AZ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $44,643 AZ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $48,804 AZ March 26, 2024
25% $38,603 10% $37,265 90% $48,804 75% $44,643 $40,073 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Research Animal Technician cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Provides daily care for research animals of various species. Being a Research Animal Technician follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. In addition, Research Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Research Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Research Animal Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Laboratory Animal Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $40,222 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $39,687 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $39,235 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $38,618 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $40,428 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $38,618 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $40,222 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $40,222 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $38,865 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $40,510 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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