Research Lab Animal Care Technician

Nova; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide daily care of research animals, including cage cleaning, sanitation, observation, handling, and treatments, while supporting investigators and facility maintenance.

The role requires adherence to AAALAC guidelines, safety procedures, and university policies; applicants should have a High School Diploma, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction and complete assignments in a timely manner including the ability to be thorough in performing assigned tasks.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills to effectively communicate with lab personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provides general sanitation of equipment used for the maintenance of laboratory animals to ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance according to specifications.
• Assists in operating industrial cage washing machines and prepares machines for start up and shut down according to SOPs to ensure proper working conditions.
• Maintains assigned work areas in compliance with regulations, AAALAC guidelines, and SOPs to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and quality control of the laboratory.
• Follows safety procedures as outlined in SOPs and requests help if work deviates from routine to ensure standard policies are followed.
• Attends NSU CCR training sessions, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, blood-borne pathogens, and OSH

Skills

Record keeping

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide daily care of research animals, including cage cleaning, sanitation, observation, handling, and treatments, while supporting investigators and facility maintenance.

The role requires adherence to AAALAC guidelines, safety procedures, and university policies; applicants should have a High School Diploma, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work effectively in a team.