Vivarium Animal Care Technician

Proclinical Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Staffing seeks an Animal Care Tech in Columbus, OH to support vivarium operations and conduct daily husbandry for study animals. The role requires care for rodents, adherence to SOPs, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have an associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, be willing to work holidays and weekends, and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as needed.
• Passion for animal welfare and care.
• Experience in laboratory animal handling and restraint techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with laboratory methods, SOPs, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily husbandry tasks for study animals, including cage changes and welfare checks.
• Conduct colony management tasks and oversee routine maintenance.
• Receive rodents and assist with pest control checks.
• Operate and maintain cage wash, autoclave, and laundry equipment.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and implement strategies for improvement.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Study Protocols, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Document activities with precision and attention to detail.
• Handle rodents humanely and confidently.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Skills

Animal welfare

Laboratory animal handling

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Following verbal instructions

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Proclinical Staffing seeks an Animal Care Tech in Columbus, OH to support vivarium operations and conduct daily husbandry for study animals. The role requires care for rodents, adherence to SOPs, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have an associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, be willing to work holidays and weekends, and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.