Caretaker, Vivarium

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and observe animal behavior
• Maintain records regarding the health of various animal species
• Perform and assist with animal husbandry to include the changing cages, feeding/watering animals using specialized techniques and equipment, and developing skills necessary to handle various animal species safely and humanely
• Report any issues related to animal husbandry, facilities, or veterinary health issues to the Manager.
• Follow all animal health SOPs
• Assess conditions of caging/equipment and make recommendations for equipment repair or replacement
• Maintain and ensure proper sanitation of work area, equipment, and facility
• Participation in on-the-job training required to develop new skills, learn new techniques, and implement new policies including but not limited to: SOP training, cage wash training, safety training, etc.
• Provide adequate quantities of clean feed and water to designated animals daily
• Prepare cages and provide sufficient quantities of clean and bedded cages, as well as other supplies and materials
• Facilities maintenance as needed and requested
• Track and maintain adequate supplies and inventory to support daily activities throughout facilities.
• Weigh or restrain animals when required for various technical procedures
  
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Dependable attendance is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach, lift, push and pull equipment during a minimum 8-hour day in an environment that may be noisy and may have high ambient temperatures and humidity.