Principal Laboratory Animal Caretaker
Position Information
Position Title: Principal Laboratory Animal Caretaker
Department: Animal Facilities
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59068
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
Laboratory Animal Facility at UB is seeking a
Principal Lab Animal Caretaker who will be responsible for overseeing the care of various laboratory species. This person will be responsible for knowing all regulatory guidelines as they pertain to animal husbandry, and ensuring that these guidelines are followed. Responsible for performing, supervising and scheduling staff in the daily care of various laboratory species.
Husbandry duties include but are not limited to:
- Cleaning animal rooms and caging, watering and feeding animals, disposing of wastes appropriately, following safety protocols when using hazardous agents.
- Monitoring health of animals and room environments and reporting abnormal conditions.
- Acting as liaison or coordinator between caretakers, investigators, and other department staff to ensure proper interpretation of their needs.
- Operating, monitoring and maintaining equipment used in animal care.
- Perform annual staff performance appraisals with facility manager.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our
benefits website.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Promotion: one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker.
- Open Competitive: one year of additional experience as described in each of the categories above, and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in the supervision of employees in the breeding and care of small animals.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$47,695
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Elizabeth Ertel
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Facility Manager, LAF
Contact's Email: eertel@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-6826
Posting Dates
Posted: 09/16/2025
Deadline for Applicants: 09/25/2025
Date to be filled:
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