Vivarium Support Technician
Vivarium Support Technician
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$ 2103 - 3649
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CSUN strives to be a destination workplace where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity equity and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you youve come to the right place. Learn more: Duties
Under general supervision the Vivarium Support Technician provides comprehensive animal care for various species including fish amphibians reptiles and small mammals ensuring daily husbandry and maintaining breeding colonies. It assists in training faculty staff and students in proper animal handling care and research procedures. Responsibilities include meticulous recordkeeping of animal health managing supplies and ordering processes overseeing maintenance of facility equipment coordinating vivarium space usage and supervising student assistant schedules. The technician also collaborates closely with institutional committees and departments to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and to maintain smooth operational continuity.
- Perform daily animal husbandry for diverse species.
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and health.
- Assist in training staff and students in proper animal handling.
- Oversee maintenance and order supplies.
- Manage student assistant scheduling and supervision.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
*NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: to two years of experience providing instructional support services for a Biology unit or related discipline acting as a student assistant or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline; OR equivalent to an AA degree with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials supplies or equipment in a related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience; OR equivalent to a BA degree with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials supplies or equipment and in a related discipline may be substituted for the experience. NOTE: Number of units and courses must be included on resume if using education substitution. Knowledge Skills & Abilities Pay Benefits & Work Schedule General Information Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age Disability (physical or mental) Gender Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender) Gender Expression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy or related conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or Religious Creed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose by contacting Recruitment Services at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
