Vivarium Technician II

Job SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the Vivarium Supervisor the Vivarium Technician II is responsible for basic animal husbandry and maintenance of the Vivarium in compliance with USDA NIH AAALAC and other applicable laws and Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnimal cage preparation changing disposing of soiled bedding and washing food water and enrichment supplies to animals on a scheduled animal health status and record abnormal findings on notification forms. Notify Supervisor and Research staff of abnormal findings. Files necessary reports and follows up on health status and/or daily inventory of duties include proper animal handling and animals in accordance with AVMA guidelines and prepare carcasses for inventory of supplies in animal rooms and entire mop and disinfect floors in animal rooms and support sanitation responsibilities include disinfecting walls ceilings and other surfaces on a routine all VT I duties in the event of staff shortages at that duties as assigned by the RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent required. 1 to 2 years of experience with laboratory animals and AALAS certification at ALAT or higher level desired. Must be willing to work with animals in a research environment and to provide humane care and treatment of these research be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds be able to use a step stool/ladder to reach objects have manual dexterity in both be able to bend down and /or stoop repeatedly throughout the be able to push and pull carts that could weigh be able to open doors and pull loaded supply carts be able to understand and follow verbal instructions spoken in be able to read and interpret (understand) documents such as safety rules standard procedures operating instructions for cage washing equipment and autoclaves etc. which are written in be able to maintain written records in English as required by SOP and be able to work prolonged periods wearing personnel protective equipment such as masks gloves lab coat or scrubs and other apparel as not be allergic to animals or their be able to stand for prolonged periods. This job has very limited work while be able to see and identify differences in cage and accessory be able to observe visually the cleanliness of cages and be able to visually identify abnormal posture and behavior of research animals. Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotational be able to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interactions with multinational scientific to Apply:Interested applicants please submit the following in a single attachment:1. A brief cover letter relating how your talents fulfill the criteria for this position 2. Your resume/CV3. A minimum of two references (three preferred)