Research Support Technician - Animal Breeding
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7324246 (Ref:10033700)
Posted: February 23, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at City of Hope where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
We’re in search of a Research Support Technician - Animal Breeding to join our Animal Care Program team.
The Research Support Technician is responsible for performing tasks and procedures associated with managing the production of research animal breeding colonies, including mating, weaning, animal identification, tissue biopsy, data collection, and communication with researchers using these services.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Monitor animal health and report any signs of illness or distress.
Maintain clean cages, ensure food and water availability, and support overall animal well-being.
Follow breeding plans, wean and separate litters, perform tissue biopsies, and animal identification.
Accurately document breeding and husbandry activities; respond to researcher inquiries.
Monitor and report environmental conditions and equipment issues in animal rooms.
Clean and sanitize animal holding areas and support spaces regularly.
Perform weekly animal census, reconcile discrepancies, and manage animal transfers.
Assist with procedures including restraint, sample collection, and humane euthanasia.
Your qualifications should include
High School or equivalent.
No animal breeding experience required; 2 or more years of experience working in a laboratory animal care or veterinary technician position or related field.
Required Certification/Licensure:
AALAS ALAT certification (or obtained within 12 months of hire).
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $24.27 - $31.61 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
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