Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 5 hours ago
Animal Logistical Support Technician
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.10/hr - $25.99/hr
1+ years expChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives and is seeking an Animal Logistical Support Technician. This role is responsible for providing a variety of animal husbandry services and logistical support for the Department of Veterinary Resources vivaria, ensuring cleanliness and compliance within the facilities.
Child CareHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintain animal research facility ancillary support spaces (bedding machine, RO water system, feed and bedding storage, cleaning and disinfection equipment and supplies)
Provides logistical support for Department of Veterinary Resources [DVR] vivaria
Logistical Support:
1) Receive equipment, supplies, and animal deliveries from loading dock, and deliver to appropriate areas
2) Manage and rotate feed and bedding stock. Manage storage closets, cleaning and disinfection supplies
3) Manage waste streams inside animal facilities and coordinate wit outside vendors for waste removal
4) Complete intra-facility animal transports. Load, unload, and operate DVR transport vehicle. Will assist with vehicle maintenance and inspection
5) Accompany CHOP support personnel (Facilities, Building Systems Operations [BSO]) and vendors or contractors to requested areas as needed
Facility Support:
1) Maintain ancillary spaces of animal facilities
2) Stock personal protective equipment
3) Assist in sanitation and decontamination in all areas of the facility
4) Understand, follow, and maintain compliance with all appropriate Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] safety procedures, regulatory, and quality assurance guidelines
5) Complete all training as instructed
Performs cage wash duties as assigned
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED Required
Ability to operate a company vehicle and/or be insured on a CHOP policy. (Required proficiency)
Driver's License - Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles - within 12 months - Required
Preferred
At least one (1) year of experience in an animal research facility, laboratory animal or zoo animal environment Preferred
At least one (1) year of logistics experience Preferred
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - - Preferred
Company
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.35MKey Investors
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNational Cancer InstituteBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-10Grant· $1.7M
2025-09-29Grant· $1M
2025-06-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Ron Keren
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Adam Resnick
Director of the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3b)
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