ANIMAL TECHNICIANS
(BIOTECHNOLOGY: CLINICAL RESEARCH)

• THE JOB
• COMPENSATION
• REQUIREMENTS
• OCCUPATIONAL CODES
  
  

ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: CLINICAL RESEARCH)
California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part)
Interest Area:  Emerging Occupations
1996

THE JOB

Animal Technicians provide care for research animals before 
and after surgery.  They check on their condition after surgery and maintain 
required records of their condition.  Technicians are also responsible for 
obtaining laboratory animals, supplies, carrying out preventative 
maintenance of laboratory equipment, and developing standard operating 
procedures for the handling and care of animals. In addition, they prepare 
the treatment rooms for surgery and assist in restraining the animal during 
examinations and inoculations.

COMPENSATION

$16,000 - $23,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge

   Ability to monitor, restrain, handle, and care for laboratory animals.
   Understand detailed instructions and procedures.
   Ability to maintain required laboratory records. 

Training/Requirements

   High school diploma or equivalent with a scientific background.
   Possess up to two years of laboratory experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CODES

DOT:
Veterinary Technician, 079.361-014

OES:
Veterinary Technicians, 329510
Veterinary Assistants, 798060



Source:  State of California, Employment Development Department,
         Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
         (916)  262-2162

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