Study Support Technician – Rodent Breeding & Husbandry (Temp-to-Hire)
Core
Provide animal husbandry and technical procedures to support scientific research on mice, rats, and zebrafish at Janelia.
Role type
Study Support Technician (Rodent Breeding & Husbandry)
Builds
Supports basic science research by maintaining animal welfare and housing standards.
Domain
Life science research / Laboratory animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry, cage cleaning and sanitization, inventory management, data recording, species-specific enrichment, minor technical procedures (restraint, injections, blood collection)
Preferred skills
Life science degree, research setting experience, Microsoft Office/Google Docs proficiency
Technologies
Databases for animal recordkeeping
Responsibilities
Provide feed, water, and clean cages; receive and house incoming animal shipments; clean and sanitize holding rooms; provide environmental enrichment; maintain animal records; assist with supply inventory; perform minor technical support as directed
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC