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How much does an Research Animal Technician make in Hunker, PA? The average Research Animal Technician salary in Hunker, PA is $39,203 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $37,773 and $43,673. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Research Animal Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $36,471 Hunker,PA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $37,773 Hunker,PA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $39,203 Hunker,PA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $43,673 Hunker,PA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $47,743 Hunker,PA April 24, 2024
25% $37,773 10% $36,471 90% $47,743 75% $43,673 $39,203 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Research Animal Technician cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Provides daily care for research animals of various species. Being a Research Animal Technician follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. In addition, Research Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Research Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  • Animal Research Associate. The Williams Lab in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/UPMC ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Animal Care Technician I. The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Animal Care Technician I will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Research Technician. The successful candidate will perform biological research through computational analysis, including methods development for on-going p...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Research Technician. The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Research Technician. The Research Technician will be engaged in s...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Research Technician. We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time Research Specialist position in Dr. Hun-Way Hwang's laboratory in the Dep...
    - 2 Days Ago

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  1. This Job:

    Research Animal Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Laboratory Animal Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Hunker, Pennsylvania    Hunker is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States, and since 1950 has been part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The populat....More

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