Vivarium Care & Research Technician

Rockland; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rockland is seeking a dedicated animal care technician in Schwenksville, PA to support daily animal housing and welfare. You will monitor behavior, maintain health records, perform husbandry tasks, and ensure clean, safe facilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, weighing and restraining animals when needed, and assisting with equipment maintenance. A high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of relevant work experience are required; ALAT certification is

Formación

• Dependable attendance required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and understand SOPs.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach, lift, push and pull equipment for an 8-hour day in a noisy environment with high temps and humidity.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors and observes animal behavior.
• Maintain accurate records on identity, health, and habits of animal species.
• Perform and assist with animal husbandry, change cages, feed/water animals with specialized techniques.
• Weighs or restrains animals for procedures as needed.
• Report issues to the Manager related to animal husbandry, facilities, or veterinary health.
• Follow all animal health SOPs.
• Assess conditions of cages/equipment and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Maintain sanitation of work area, equipment, and facility.
• Participate in on-the-job training (SOPs, cage wash, safety, etc.).
• Maintain and document records as directed.
• Facilities maintenance as needed.
• Ability and willingness to drive equipment after training.
• Track and maintain supplies and inventory for daily activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Dependable attendance

Read SOPs

Physical stamina

Educación

High School Degree or GED

2+ years relevant work experience

ALAT certification desirable

Descripción del empleo

Rockland is seeking a dedicated animal care technician in Schwenksville, PA to support daily animal housing and welfare. You will monitor behavior, maintain health records, perform husbandry tasks, and ensure clean, safe facilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, weighing and restraining animals when needed, and assisting with equipment maintenance. A high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of relevant work experience are required; ALAT certification is