Vivarium Technician II

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE (Basic purpose of the job):

Responsible for animal husbandry and housekeeping of animal holding and support areas. The Vivarium Technician II assists and supports the daily activities for the in vivo pharmacology program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain animal husbandry and housekeeping of animal holding and support areas.
• Assists with routine dosing, blood collection, necropsy and any other technical procedures required for the in vivo pharmacology program.
• Prepares routine media, reagents and custom solutions for use by department and other research staff.
• Stocks and distributes laboratory supplies and equipment for assigned department.
• Performs general laboratory maintenance including collecting, washing, and storing procedure tools, arranging and dismantling laboratory apparatus and operating husbandry equipment.
• Complies with company health and safety policies and general laboratory practices.
• Willing and able to work weekends and holidays.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of 4 years related experience; or,
• AA degree and a minimum of 2 years related experience; or,
• BS degree and zero or more years related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Experience with animal facility housekeeping, safety, and inventory procedures and record keeping.
• Experience with receiving and caging animals.
• Experience with in vivo techniques including but not limited to: dosing (IV, IP, SC, PO), blood collection techniques (tail vein, submandibular, cardiac puncture, etc.), and organ harvesting from small laboratory animals.
• Basic experience working with computers including MS Word and MS Excel required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of animal handling techniques, theories and practices.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Writes simple correspondences and effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Able to receive general instructions on routine work, and detailed instruction on new assignments.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Our office is a modern, open-plan space that foster collaborations and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.