Vivarium Lead Technician — Training & Operations

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State University invites applications for a 12-month, 100% time position in Brookings, SD to oversee undergraduate animal care staff and support the gnotobiotic program. The role includes supervising students, training, facility operations, and maintaining inventory and equipment while providing hands-on animal husbandry support.

The successful candidate will assist the Animal Resource Manager, participate in vivarium training, and ensure compliance with biosafety and institutional

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal husbandry and animal care needs.
• Understanding of pathogens and biosafety practices.
• Experience with gnotobiotic work is preferred.
• Experience supervising students or staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise undergraduate animal care staff.
• Support vivarium training and document management.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of vivarium equipment.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Biosecurity

Gnotobiotic work

Leadership

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

South Dakota State University invites applications for a 12-month, 100% time position in Brookings, SD to oversee undergraduate animal care staff and support the gnotobiotic program. The role includes supervising students, training, facility operations, and maintaining inventory and equipment while providing hands-on animal husbandry support.

The successful candidate will assist the Animal Resource Manager, participate in vivarium training, and ensure compliance with biosafety and institutional