Animal Technician

About the role

The Animal Technician role is an entry level position - the first in a series of four vivarium staff positions which report to the vivarium supervisors (Animal Technician, Animal Technician Sr., Animal Technologist, Animal Technologist Lead).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily husbandry for animals, including feeding, watering, changing cages, and providing enrichment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment to meet the standards of the institution.
• Operate computer software for health case monitoring, observation logs, email, videoconferencing, data entry, and more.
• Observe health and behavior of animals, report injuries or abnormalities to the veterinary team, and administer treatments as directed.
• Operate cage washing and autoclave equipment.
• Assist with rodent colony management, including humane euthanasia of rodents.
• Work individually and as part of a team to ensure that the animal care program remains compliant with all university, state, federal, and other regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Qualifications

• At least one year of animal husbandry experience or American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) ALAT Certification
• Experience working with rodents and non-human primates
• Experience working with animals in a research setting
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Evidence of critical thinking and detail oriented skills
• Experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) on Windows OS computers
• Knowledge of husbandry techniques for a variety of animal species

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols
• Good physical stamina and manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

The standard work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with all vivarium staff sharing in coverage for weekends and holidays. Weekend work includes working one or two weekend days as part of the regular schedule with alternative day(s) off during the work week. Weekend and holiday shifts are assigned after completion of essential training.

Position Salary Range: - $20.00 per Hour

Schedule

The standard work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with all vivarium staff sharing in coverage for weekends and holidays. Weekend work includes working one or two weekend days as part of the regular schedule with alternative day(s) off during the work week. Weekend and holiday shifts are assigned after completion of essential training.

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.