Vivarium Technician

About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists researchers and clinicians solve the worlds greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11000 colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason were able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

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Job Summary

The Vivarium Technician at BioLegend is responsible for the daily care of research animals including feeding cage washing maintaining a clean environment and monitoring the overall health of the animals. The Vivarium Technician in addition handles animal requests and maintain breeding colonies. This position is expected to work independently and in a team environment under established safety guidelines and protocols.

The working schedule for this role is Saturday through Wednesday.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Daily monitoring of animal health and vivarium environmental conditions

• Supply appropriate food and water for animals housed in the vivarium

• Clean and provide animal housing and associated materials/equipment within assigned animal rooms

• Transfers animals from dirty to clean caging providing appropriate feed water and bedding

• Clean cages accessories and water bottles via cage washer or by hand

• ATP test cages accessories and other items quantitatively evaluating vivarium cleanliness

• Assists with the receipt stocking of ordered items.

• Wean Mice

• Properly disposes of waste

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of animal cages and support spaces of the vivarium providing a clean odor free and low stress environment for the animals to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.

• Establish and maintain appropriate and quality communication teamwork collaboration and cooperation.
  

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  

Preferred Qualifications Education and Experience

• Animal husbandry experience

• Some college coursework or associates degree

• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lab

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand talk and hear.

The base salary range for this full-time position is$18.75 - $21.50/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses equity or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

What do we offer

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Options

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time-Off

• Parental Benefits

• Compassionate Care Leave

• 401k with Company Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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*For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.

Revvity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic or status protected by applicable federal state and/or local laws. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the abilityor unable to usethe online application system and need an alternative method for applying you may contact.