Animal Technician: Vivarium Ops & Study Support

Aragen; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aragen Bioscience in Morgan Hill, California seeks an Animal Technician to care for laboratory animals and support vivarium operations. The role includes daily animal care, cage changes, sanitation, and study-related movements under IACUC-approved protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a physical, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with laboratory animals preferred but not required.
• Experience in vivarium, research lab, veterinary, or animal-care environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare and cleanliness.
• Reliable, organized, and able to follow established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks in a vivarium environment.
• Ability to learn animal-handling techniques and facility procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and observation of laboratory animals, primarily mice and rats.
• Maintain clean vivarium spaces and sanitation.
• Assist with animal handling and study-related movements.
• Maintain accurate animal records and documentation.
• Follow IACUC-approved protocols, SOPs, and facility procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organized

Team player

Animal-handling techniques

Physically capable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Animal Science or related field (preferred)

Job description

Aragen Bioscience in Morgan Hill, California seeks an Animal Technician to care for laboratory animals and support vivarium operations. The role includes daily animal care, cage changes, sanitation, and study-related movements under IACUC-approved protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a physical, hands-on environment.