Vivarium & Rodent Care Technician

Zachary Piper Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Animal Care Technician in Philadelphia, PA to work with a leading local academic institution. Responsibilities include daily animal husbandry, cage changes, sanitation, and basic veterinary assistance in the vivarium.

The role requires at least 1 year of animal husbandry experience and a biology-related education (HS Diploma or BS). Competitive benefits are provided, with compensation dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of animal husbandry experience.
• Technical capabilities with animal breeding, tissue sampling, harvesting, collection, and rodent mouse models.
• HS Diploma or BS in biology-related field required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry duties such as health checks, cage changes, and waste disposal.
• Oversee laboratory sanitation and environmental conditions (humidity and temperature).
• Assist in basic veterinary care for animals in the vivarium.
• Oversee vivarium supplies and resources.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Rodent handling

Tissue sampling

Laboratory sanitation

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or BS in biology

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Animal Care Technician in Philadelphia, PA to work with a leading local academic institution. Responsibilities include daily animal husbandry, cage changes, sanitation, and basic veterinary assistance in the vivarium.

The role requires at least 1 year of animal husbandry experience and a biology-related education (HS Diploma or BS). Competitive benefits are provided, with compensation dependent on experience.