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How much does a Research Animal Technician make in Iowa? The average Research Animal Technician salary in Iowa is $39,453 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $38,013 and $43,953. 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 $36,702 IA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $38,013 IA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $39,453 IA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $43,953 IA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $48,050 IA April 24, 2024
25% $38,013 10% $36,702 90% $48,050 75% $43,953 $39,453 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

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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  • Additional Skills & Qualifications. Associates or bachelors within animal science is preferred but not required. Experience working with animals (both larg...
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  • The Research Technician position works on assigned research projects as designated by the Research Director. Typically, funded research will be the primary...
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  • At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals. As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and servic...
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  • Animal Care Technician. Dubuque Regional Humane Society. 1 Positions. ID: 42556. Posted On 01/12/2024. Job Overview. Title:** Animal Care Technician. Repor...
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  • Additional Skills & Qualifications. + Associates or bachelors within animal science is preferred but not required. + Experience working with animals (both ...
    - 3 Days Ago

Career Path for this job

  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 Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $37,745 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $39,805 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $39,599 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $39,723 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $39,599 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $39,352 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $39,063 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $36,303 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $36,261 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $39,599 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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