Husbandry Tech I

Responsibilities

• Animal Care:
  • Providing daily care for research animals including feeding, cleaning, changing cages, and monitoring their health and well-being.
  • Receiving animals from suppliers, identifying orders from documentation, housing appropriately based on policy and study requirements, and distributing animals to appropriate locations.
  • Maintaining clean and sanitary conditions within the vivarium, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing equipment.
  • Fogging rooms and areas as needed for decontamination.
  • Using and maintaining the autoclave for uses such as sterilizing surgical equipment and test articles.
  • Observing animals for signs of illness or distress and reporting any issues to veterinary or supervisory staff.
  • Collecting clearly labeled swabs, cultures, and fecal samples for pathogen testing.
• Environment Maintenance:
  • Maintaining clean and sanitary conditions within the vivarium, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing equipment.
  • Fogging rooms and areas as needed for decontamination.
  • Using and maintaining the autoclave for uses such as sterilizing surgical equipment and test articles.
  • Ensuring supplies are unexpired and acceptable for use.
• Health Monitoring:
  • Observing animals for signs of illness or distress and reporting any issues to veterinary or supervisory staff.
  • Collecting clearly labeled swabs, cultures, and fecal samples for pathogen testing.
• Record Keeping:
  • Maintaining accurate and complete records of animal health, animal receipt, completed tasks, and environment conditions.
• Stocking Supplies:
  • Maintaining adequate inventory of supplies within the vivarium.
• Facility Support:
  • Assisting in the maintenance of equipment and supplies related to animal care.
• Additional Skills:
  • Demonstrating reliability, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude, particularly when it comes to maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
  • Willingness to accept new projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience working with animals, preferably in a research or laboratory setting, is highly desirable. Experience with basic animal husbandry practices, including feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring, is advantageous.
• Skills: Attention to Detail, Cleaning and Sanitation, Animal Handling, Communication, Teamwork, Physical Stamina, Problem-Solving, Regulation Compliance.

Preferred Requirements

• ALAT certification preferred.

Pay

Salary Range: $23-$25 an hour. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.