Research Vivarium Husbandry

The Fountain Group; Stilwell (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Research Vivarium Husbandry professional for a client based in Stilwell, KS. The role supports daily vivarium operations, including housing maintenance, cleaning, and supply distribution to assist ongoing laboratory studies.

Primary duties include cage washing, housing preparation, enrichment material preparation, and basic equipment troubleshooting. Strong safety awareness and the ability to follow procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow established procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and timely decision-making.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a vivarium/lab environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, or additional shifts.
• Willingness to work around animals and laboratory hazards.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize animal cages, racks, liners, and other housing items.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on cage-washing equipment and report issues.
• Prepare animal housing areas for incoming animals and assist with receiving.
• Sanitize surfaces in cage-washing areas, animal rooms, and lab spaces.
• Maintain clean, safe cage-washing and storage areas.
• Perform routine animal care support activities and sanitation tasks.
• Receive, store, organize, and distribute animal husbandry supplies.
• Prepare environmental enrichment materials for laboratory animals.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate basic laboratory equipment as needed.
• Operate basic lab equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Prepare study-related and animal colony supplies for ongoing research.
• Follow written procedures, safety guidelines, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Flexible hours

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Fountain Group iscurrently seeking a Research Vivarium Husbandry for a prominent client of ours. This position is located at Stilwell, KS.

Title: Research Vivarium Husbandry

Location: Stilwell, KS

Duration: 6 months (With Possible Extension/Hire)

Pay : $19.00/ hours

Job Details:

The Vivarium Support Technician is responsible for supporting daily vivarium operations by maintaining clean, sanitized, and organized animal housing and laboratory areas. This role assists with cage washing, animal housing preparation, husbandry support, equipment maintenance, and the preparation and distribution of supplies needed for laboratory studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize animal cages, racks, liners, and other environmental items used in animal housing.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on automated cage-washing equipment and report equipment malfunctions or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepare animal housing areas for incoming animals and assist with animal receiving as needed.
• Sanitize floors, walls, and other surfaces in cage-washing areas, animal rooms, and other laboratory spaces.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized cage-washing and storage areas.
• Perform routine animal care support activities, including changing liners and sanitizing animal room surfaces.
• Receive, store, organize, and distribute animal husbandry supplies.
• Prepare edible and durable environmental enrichment materials for laboratory animals.
• Perform limited equipment troubleshooting and calibration as appropriate for the assigned area.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Prepare study-related and animal colony supplies to support ongoing research activities.
• Follow established written procedures, safety guidelines, and sanitation requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• No prior experience required; willingness to learn and follow established procedures is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely decisions and communicate them effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory or vivarium environment.
• Ability to follow written instructions, meet deadlines, and work within specific time constraints.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, or additional shifts as needed.
• Willingness to work around laboratory animals, rodent allergens, cleaning agents, and other potential workplace hazards.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to repeatedly lift and handle up to 50 pounds and push wheeled carts weighing up to 800 pounds.
• Ability to stand for approximately eight hours per day and perform repetitive cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and sanitation tasks.
• Ability to reach and handle materials stored on shelves approximately 1.5 to 6.5 feet above the floor.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, as narrow as two feet, when required.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, hot, and moderately to highly noisy environments.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning agents, caustic chemicals, and materials associated with animal care operations.
• May be exposed to rodent dander, animal allergens, zoonotic diseases, and other biological hazards.