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ANIMAL-RELATED PROFESSIONS

Laboratory Animal Technician

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

22 000 – 42 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education with specialized training
Education level
00
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

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
22 000 – 27 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
27 000 – 35 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
35 000 – 42 000 EUR/ year

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

Entering the profession — Belgium

Accès via formations professionnelles, apprentissages et stages en laboratoires ou instituts de recherche.

Training — Belgium

Formation spécialisée en techniques de soins aux animaux de laboratoire, incluant la manipulation, l'hygiène et la sécurité.

The job market — Belgium

Demande modérée dans les secteurs pharmaceutique et de recherche, avec une stabilité attendue.

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