Sr Lab Animal Technician

About the role

The Sr Lab Animal Technician provides operational and technical support for the daily functions of the Vivarium Animal Lab. Reporting to and in collaboration with the Research Animal Lab Manager, this position ensures the delivery of high-quality animal care, mentors junior husbandry staff and supports regulatory compliance across institutional and federal standards. This position provides technical expertise and guidance as a resource for supporting all research staff and animal care personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Research Animal Lab Manager with day-to-day oversight of Vivarium operations, proactively identifying and communicating animal welfare issues, facility concerns, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Provides guidance, training and technical mentorship to students and animal users; supports skill development and adherence to institutional protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Affixes developing and maintaining SOPs, ensures compliance with IACUC and other regulatory agencies, and maintains required records and inspection documentation.
• Conducts daily inspection of animal housing and support areas; reviews check sheets and observation logs; documents and reports findings; coordinates with compliance staff during periodic formal inspections.
• Performs and assists with technical procedures including blood collection, dosing, tissue harvesting, euthanasia and other research support activities as authorized under active IACUC protocols.
• Operates and trains others on the use of cage wash units, autoclaves, and other facility equipment.
• Captures animal and supply shipment and inventory, oversees the distribution of facility supplies and tracks inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years work experience providing responsible laboratory animal care in a Vivarium Animal Lab facility.
• Minimum of two years of experience in laboratory animal care or animal husbandry.
• Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Laboratory Animal Technician level required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, and two years of experience in laboratory animal care or animal husbandry; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities as outlined in the job duties section.

Skills

• Ability to keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to the job.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Skill in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to complete an Occupational Health Medical history review and receive clearance to work with animals prior to commencing work.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Some holidays and weekends as required to care for animals.

Driving

No

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.