Northern California HERC

Position Overview
The University of Kansas is looking to fill a full-time, benefits-eligible Assistant Laboratory Animal Tech with previous animal care experience. This position plays an integral role in ensuring research animals and facilities are maintained consistently with exemplary standards of animal care. Under immediate supervision, the Assistant Lab Animal tech provides routine husbandry and care of research animals. Responsibilities also include cage sanitation and preparation for reuse.

The University of Kansas offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.
Job Description
70% - Animal Husbandry:

• Provides diligent and responsible animal care.
• Feeds and waters animals.
• Changes and cleans cages.
• Sanitizes equipment and facilities.
• Records and reports animal abnormalities including altered eating, drinking, waste elimination, behavior, superficial lesions, and/or death.
• Assists with technical procedures including record keeping, animal identification, breeding, sexing, specimen collection, preparing diets, and euthanasia.
• Records and reports on environmental abnormalities.
• Provides routine physical maintenance of assigned areas.

Position Requirements

1. Position requires performing physical tasks, such as gripping, reaching, bending.
2. Regularly lift 50 pounds (with or without accommodation).
3. Available to work rotating weekends and occasional holidays.
4. Valid Driver's License.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED equivalency and one year of relevant experience.
2. AALAS Certification at the ALAT level or AALAS certification within 6 months of eligibility.
3. Experience navigating web-based computer applications materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous animal experience (Veterinary Technology degree a plus).

Contact Information to Applicants
Kendra Clark, kendra_clark@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range
Starts at $37,440
Application Review Begins
01-Jul-2026
Anticipated Start Date
20-Jul-2026
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
FTE
1.0
Reg/Temp
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.