Intermediate-Level Technician

What this level means

Fully competent professional; works independently on standard projects

Scope

Features or a sub-system end-to-end

Autonomy

Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard

Complexity

Diverse problems; adapts existing approaches

Impact

Project / team outcomes

Decision rights

Owns implementation decisions for own scope

Leadership

Mentors juniors informally

Typical experience

3–5 yrs

What you'd do

• Perform complex procedures such as anesthesia and recovery assistance
• Oversee breeding programs
• Develop and update SOPs
• Lead small research projects
• Ensure protocol compliance
• Mentor junior technicians
• Conduct training sessions
• Manage project timelines
• Coordinate with research teams
• Prepare reports on project outcomes
• Lead small projects
• Develop SOPs
• Mentor staff
• Ensure compliance
• Prepare reports

Skills, knowledge & tools

• Advanced animal handling
• Project leadership
• SOP development
• Training and mentoring
• Protocol compliance
• Analytical thinking
• Communication
• Time management
• Advanced husbandry techniques
• Project management
• Protocol development
• Species-specific care
• Research methodologies
• Compliance standards
• Training strategies
• Data analysis
• Expert animal handling across multiple species
• Strong teaching and communication skills
• Attention to detail in protocol compliance
• Leadership
• Project management
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Innovation

What good looks like

• 3–5 years of laboratory animal experience
• Advanced certifications (AALAS RLAT, RLATG, or CMAR in progress)
• Leadership skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communication

Common titles

What it pays

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.

O*NET / SOC: 39-2021.00 — Animal Caretakers

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