Vivarium Tech II
Core
Daily operations and animal husbandry in a research vivarium, ensuring compliance with guidelines and supporting in vivo activities.
Role type
Vivarium Technician II
Builds
Research animal care facility operations
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Life Sciences
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal husbandry, cage sanitation, autoclave operation, inventory management, record keeping, facility maintenance, animal health monitoring, euthanasia procedures, lifting 50 lbs, working in controlled environments
Preferred skills
AALAS certification, experience with automatic cage washers, inventory processing, transporting equipment
Technologies
automatic cage washer, autoclave
Responsibilities
Perform daily care of research animals (mice, rats), maintain cage wash areas, stock supplies, coordinate carcass disposal, assist with in vivo activities including health checks and euthanasia, maintain facility records, perform sanitation and equipment maintenance
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC