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Laboratory Animal Technician

Monitor animal health and welfare while managing care operations in a research setting to support scientific discoveries.

32 000 – 65 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Associate degree
Education level
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Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
32 000 – 40 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
41 000 – 52 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
53 000 – 65 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is generally through formal education, certification programs, or relevant experience in animal care or veterinary assisting.

Training — United States

Typically requires an associate degree in laboratory animal technology or related biological sciences, often supplemented by certification.

The job market — United States

Employment is mostly found in pharmaceutical, academic, and biotech research sectors, with steady demand for skilled technicians.

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How to become a Laboratory Animal Technician?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Animal Sciences
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Animal Sciences
Texas A & M University-College StationCollege Station
Bachelor's

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