Husbandry Technician II,Vivarium

Summary

Responsibilities

• Provides care to all animals in the vivarium.
• Receives animals from suppliers, identifies animals as instructed, and issues selected animal species to researchers.
• Prepares special diets in accordance with the Study Director’s protocols and administers these diets to the appropriate animals.
• Administers treatments or medications according to the veterinarian’s orders.
• Acclimates animals for placement in experimental studies.
• Assists in general record-keeping as well as specialized monitoring and surveillance programs.
• Maintains inventory of vivarium supplies.
• Maintains inventory of consumables area.
• Provides food and water to animals as outlined by standard operating procedures or supervisor’s instructions.
• Observes and reports changes in the health status or condition of animals.
• Requires a positive approach and willingness to accept new projects as required.
• Performs daily cleaning and upkeep of Vivarium areas to provide a clean and low stress environment for the animals
• Performs daily health checks to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of animal cages, rooms, halls, etc.
• Sterilizes equipment and facilities (room fogging and autoclaving surgical materials
• Assists in maintaining calibration records for vivarium equipment
• Assists with sample management

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of husbandry experience

Preferred Requirements

• ALAT certification preferred