On-Call Laboratory Animal & Vivarium Technician

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

On-Call Laboratory Animal & Vivarium Technician

Monmouth University has an immediate opening for an On-Call Laboratory Animal & Vivarium Technician within the School of Science. The candidate will be expected to manage operational activities of the vivarium in support of investigators' research; ensure daily care of animals in an ethical, safe, and sanitary manner using appropriate equipment and in compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) regulations and policies. Provide clean housing, feed, water and appropriate enrichment for animals housed in the facility; observe animals daily and report abnormal findings to appropriate individual(s); monitor environmental conditions (temperature, light cycle, noise levels, air flow, etc.) and document daily.

The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical.

Job Category: Temporary or On-Call

Contract Type: Part Time

Location: Monmouth University Main Campus, West Long Branch, NJ (On-site)

Rate: $24.00 USD per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities of the vivarium in support of investigators research.


• Ensure daily care of animals in an ethical, safe, and sanitary manner using appropriate equipment and in compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) regulations and policies.


• Provide clean housing, feed, water and appropriate enrichment for animals housed in the facility.


• Observe animals daily and report abnormal findings to appropriate individual(s).


• General handling and restraint of animals.


• Receive and quarantine animals as necessary.


• Observe and execute activities consistent with study protocols, standard operating procedures or laboratory methods, good laboratory practices, regulations, and safety and health practices.


• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, light cycle, noise levels, air flow, etc.) and document daily.


• Provide sanitation, custodial, and other support services required for the daily operation and maintenance of the animal facility, including processing and washing soiled animal caging and supplies and preparing clean caging and equipment for distribution and use within the animal facility.


• Maintain appropriate documentation and records of cage wash and sanitation activities.


• Verify and document the operational status of various pieces of equipment.


• Monitor inventory of vivarium supplies (feed, personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies) to facilitate re-ordering.


• Coordinate hazardous waste storage and disposal with department compliance officer.


• Learn new techniques necessary to provide research study support.


• Assist with the needs of staff, students and faculty.


• Coordinate hiring and scheduling of student workers.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with care of rodents and aquatics systems (fish).


• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for animal facilities and the basic requirements for maintaining laboratory animals and performing scientific procedures involving animal testing and data collection.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.


• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with personal protective equipment.


• Must be able to work individually or in a team environment with minimal supervision.


• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to work on weekends and holidays; this would include all semester breaks and holidays that classes are not in session.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule for time‑critical laboratory needs.


• Pass a pre-employment physical.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Zoology, Biology, Animal Husbandry or equivalent.


• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification.

Working at Monmouth University perks

• Earned sick leave: Monmouth University provides its part-time staff employees, including on-call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.


• Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs.

Work Schedule: As needed

Total Weeks Per Year: 52 weeks

Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours per week

Expected Salary: $24.00 per hour

Union: N/A

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Note to Applicants

Please keep in mind that a job posted as "Open until filled" may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Barbara Santos at [e-mail] or 732-263-5629