Vivarium Technician

Responsibilities include:

• Monitors and observes animal behavior
• Maintain accurate and detailed records regarding the identity, health, and habits of various animal species
• Performs and assists 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
• Weighs or restrains animals when required for various technical procedures
• Reports any issues related to animal husbandry, facilities, or veterinary health issues to the Manager.
• Follows all animal health SOPs.
• Assess conditions of caging/equipment and makes recommendations for equipment repair or replacement
• Maintains and ensures proper sanitation of work area, equipment, and facility
• Participates 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.
  
• Maintains and documents on records as directed
• Facilities maintenance as needed and requested
  
• Ability and willingness to drive equipment after being trained
• Track and maintain adequate supplies and inventory to support daily activities throughout facilities
  
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Dependable attendance is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operation 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.

 

Education:

• High School Degree or GED
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience required
• American Association of Laboratory Animal Science certification at the ALAT level desirable