Senior Research Animal Technician Salary in Iowa

The Senior Research Animal Technician cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Provides daily care for research animals of various species. Being a Senior 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, Senior 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 Senior Research Animal Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as a Senior Research Animal Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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