On-Call Lab Animal & Vivarium Technician - Part-Time

Agupdate; Long Branch, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned sick leave

On-site perks

Job summary

Monmouth University is seeking an On-Call Laboratory Animal & Vivarium Technician to manage vivarium operations in support of investigators' research. The role requires daily care of animals, sanitary housing, and adherence to IACUC policies. The position supports the School of Science and operates on-site at Monmouth University Main Campus, West Long Branch, NJ.

Hourly rate is $24.00 with a flexible, on-call schedule. Pre-employment physical is required.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for rodents and aquatic systems.
• Ability to observe and report animal conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage vivarium operations in support of investigators' research.
• Provide daily care including housing, feeding, and enrichment for animals.
• Observe animals daily and report abnormal findings.
• Handle and restrain animals as required by protocols.
• Receive and quarantine animals as necessary.
• Maintain sanitation and daily environmental monitoring of the vivarium.

Skills

Animal care

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Assoc degree in Zoology

ALAT certification (AALAS)

Job description

Monmouth University is seeking an On-Call Laboratory Animal & Vivarium Technician to manage vivarium operations in support of investigators' research. The role requires daily care of animals, sanitary housing, and adherence to IACUC policies. The position supports the School of Science and operates on-site at Monmouth University Main Campus, West Long Branch, NJ.

Hourly rate is $24.00 with a flexible, on-call schedule. Pre-employment physical is required.