Research Vivarium Husbandry

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.

Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal husbandry needs, animal handling, cages, equipment storage / tracking, wash systems, and water delivery system maintenance for various species throughout the site. Specific skills will be based on each area's training plan and business needs.

Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.

Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.

Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education : High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.), preferred.

Experience : No previous experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification / Licensure : None.

Other :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.

Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.

Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.