Research Lab Animal Care Technician

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks a role focused on technical animal husbandry and care of multiple animal colonies. The position emphasizes compliance with regulations and accurate record-keeping, with guidance as needed.

The candidate will perform routine care, health checks, and monitoring of housing conditions while learning to report abnormalities and maintain high standards of animal welfare within a regulated research environment.

Qualifications

• Utilizes technical animal husbandry skills with respect to care and management of animal colonies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of compliance with existing regulations.
• Maintains accurate and prompt records in accordance with procedures.
• Monitors environmental room and housing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
• Provides routine care of research animals; performs daily health checks.
• Monitors and reports on environmental conditions.
• Recognizes and reports clinical abnormalities in lab animals.

Skills

Animal care

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks a role focused on technical animal husbandry and care of multiple animal colonies. The position emphasizes compliance with regulations and accurate record-keeping, with guidance as needed.

The candidate will perform routine care, health checks, and monitoring of housing conditions while learning to report abnormalities and maintain high standards of animal welfare within a regulated research environment.