Vivarium Laboratory Technician (Entry Level)

Duration: 12 Months+

• Daytime, 40-hours work weekly desired (pay by hours)
• WEEKEND and holiday rotation REQUIRED (1~4 HRS weekend).
• FLEXIBLE WEEK SCHEDULE (NO nighttime shift)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• MUST have rodent handling and restraint experience.
• Perform daily animal health observations and animal care for rodents, including weekends and holidays
• Perform cage changing and monitoring of food and water
• Maintain inventory of supplies, such as food, bedding, PPE, other general supplies
• Sanitize housing and procedure rooms, and maintain facility in good condition
• Operate cage washer and autoclave
• Learn and perform technical procedures including restraint, euthanasia, anesthesia, recording of body weight, health observations and so on.
• Support animals for experimental procedures such as shaving, ear tagging and so on.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or AA/AS or BA/BS, plus at least half year of experience with small animal handling for any level of education background is desired.
• Incumbent who is willing to study toward AALAS certificate is highly desired.
• Must have experience with rodent handling and restraint
• Ability to lift, pull and push 50 lbs (food bag etc).
• Detail oriented, with good organizational and communication skills.
• Professional attitude: ability to work well with researchers and other technical staff.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in office and animal facility settings. Due to the nature of the position, there is possible exposure to hazardous waste; chemical hazards, including explosives, corrosives, and carcinogens; radioactive and biohazardous materials.

Shift: Day