Vivarium Technician I/Package Assembler I

Pay rate: $21.46

Duties:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Check on animal health and room conditions daily
• Feed animals and provide fresh water
• Clean animal cages and housing areas
• Move animals to clean cages with fresh food, water, and bedding
• Wash cages, water bottles, and equipment by machine or by hand
• Separate young mice from their mothers (weaning)
• Dispose of waste properly following safety guidelines
• Keep all animal areas clean and odor-free to ensure animal comfort
• Work well with team members and communicate clearly

Skills:
- Stand and walk for most of the workday
- Lift and carry items up to 40 pounds safely
- Move heavy equipment using proper lifting techniques
- Use hands carefully when handling small animals and tools
- Perform repeated tasks like cleaning and feeding throughout the day
- Bend and reach to access cages at different heights
- See clearly to notice changes in how animals look and act
- You must be able to do these tasks safely in a busy research setting. You will wear the required safety gear including gloves, eye protection, and shoe covers at all times.
- Work in a laboratory setting
- Must always wear safety equipment
- Animal rooms can get warm (up to 80 F)

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires good verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
Detail-oriented