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How much does an Research Animal Technician make in Rockford, MI? The average Research Animal Technician salary in Rockford, MI is $40,023 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $38,553 and $44,593. 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 $37,215 Rockford,MI May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $38,553 Rockford,MI May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $40,023 Rockford,MI May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $44,593 Rockford,MI May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $48,754 Rockford,MI May 28, 2024
25% $38,553 10% $37,215 90% $48,754 75% $44,593 $40,023 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

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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  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 Rockford, Michigan    Rockford is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 5,719. It is on the Rogue River and ....More

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