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TUThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center•Healthcare Research

Animal Attendant

Location

Bastrop, Texas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-2 years

Compensation

$37.5K - $48K per year

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Animal Attendant at UT MD Anderson supports the Department of Comparative Medicine by ensuring humane care and management of research animals. This role involves maintaining clean, safe, and compliant environments, performing daily animal husbandry, and monitoring animal health to advance scientific discovery.

The Animal Attendant position contributes to the mission of UT MD Anderson by enabling high-quality research through consistent care of animals and facilities. The Animal Attendant role supports daily operations within assigned areas, including Rhesus and Baboon care, and ensures adherence to regulatory standards and institutional protocols. The Animal Attendant is essential in maintaining compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some experience working with animals and a preference for those who meet American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification requirements. Candidates who demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to animal care and compliance standards will be well-suited for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Animal Husbandry & Facility Maintenance

    • Perform daily animal husbandry and waste disposal.

    • Operate cage sanitation equipment.

    • Prepare and distribute daily diet and environmental enrichment.

    • Assist in transporting animals using specialized handling techniques as needed.

    • Inspect lixit valves and water lines daily to ensure proper function.

    • Inspect assigned animal areas, including rooms, buildings, and equipment, and report issues.

    • Maintain facilities, including enrichment tools and infrastructure.

    • Perform basic housekeeping duties and restock supplies.

  • Animal Care & Health Monitoring

    • Conduct routine animal health and behavioral observations.

    • Report changes in behavior or appearance to Supervisor.

    • Assist with infant animal care when needed.

  • Administrative & Compliance

    • Adhere to personal protective equipment requirements.

    • Work safely in close proximity to animals.

    • Ensure animals have appropriate access to shelter, food, water, and proper group spacing.

    • Follow all cage and building lock procedures.

    • Maintain accurate animal identification as required.

    • Respond to emergency situations when necessary.

    • Participate in SOP training and consistently follow departmental policies.

    • Comply with AAALAC, IACUC, USDA, and AWA standards.

    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of husbandry and healthcare data, including GLP records.

Education

  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Work Experience

  • Preferred: Some experience working with animals.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Preferred: Must meet department American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification requirements.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Cage Sanitation • 1+ yrs
Animal Handling • 1+ yrs
Animal Health Monitoring • 1+ yrs
Behavioral Observation • 1+ yrs
Compliance • 1+ yrs
Documentation • 1+ yrs
Attention to Detail • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-2 years

Certifications

American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation
Healthcare & Pharma

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$37.5K - $48K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBastrop, Texas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleLow • 4/10
physicalMedium • 7/10
cognitiveMedium • 5/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityLow • 2/10
uncertaintyMedium • 5/10
communicationMedium • 5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Team size

Growing team

Location

Bastrop, Texas, United States

UT MD Anderson is seeking an Animal Attendant to support the Department of Comparative Medicine, a specialized department dedicated to the humane care and management of research animals that advance scientific discovery. The Animal Attendant plays a critical role in maintaining animal welfare standards and supporting research activities by ensuring clean, safe, and compliant environments for animal care.

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Animal Attendant

Bastrop, Texas, United States • Full Time