Caretaker, Vivarium

Responsibilities include:

Monitor and observe animal behavior

Maintain records regarding the health of various animal species

Perform and assist with animal husbandry to include the changing cages, feeding/watering animals using specialized techniques and equipment, and developing skills necessary to handle various animal species safely and humanely

Report any issues related to animal husbandry, facilities, or veterinary health issues to the Manager.

Follow all animal health SOPs

Assess conditions of caging/equipment and make recommendations for equipment repair or replacement

Maintain and ensure proper sanitation of work area, equipment, and facility

Participation in on-the-job training required to develop new skills, learn new techniques, and implement new policies including but not limited to: SOP training, cage wash training, safety training, etc.

Provide adequate quantities of clean feed and water to designated animals daily

Prepare cages and provide sufficient quantities of clean and bedded cages, as well as other supplies and materials

Facilities maintenance as needed and requested

Track and maintain adequate supplies and inventory to support daily activities throughout facilities.

Weigh or restrain animals when required for various technical procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Dependable attendance is required.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach, lift, push and pull equipment during a minimum 8-hour day in an environment that may be noisy and may have high ambient temperatures and humidity.