Vivarium Technician

Bayside Solutions; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is seeking a motivated Vivarium Technician to support laboratory animal care and welfare with 1-2 years of experience in our vivarium facilities. You will assist with daily husbandry, records, and collaboration with veterinary and research staff.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs, and flexibility for weekend/holiday coverage. A high school diploma is required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with laboratory animals or vivarium environment.
• Experience with routine laboratory animal husbandry and animal handling.
• Knowledge of basic animal health, welfare, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain detailed records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize changes in animal behavior or health.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and handle animal cages and supplies; perform physically demanding duties.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and husbandry for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, cage changing, sanitation, and environmental monitoring.
• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, abnormal behavior, or health concerns and report findings to veterinary/research staff.
• Maintain clean, safe, and properly functioning animal housing areas and equipment.
• Perform routine cage washing, room sanitation, and facility maintenance.
• Accurately maintain animal records, cage cards, breeding records, and other required documentation.
• Assist with animal transfers, identification, weighing, and routine handling procedures.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, lighting, and other environmental conditions in animal rooms.
• Follow established SOPs, biosafety procedures, and animal welfare requirements.
• Assist veterinary and research personnel with routine procedures and study-related activities as trained.
• Receive and acclimate incoming animals according to facility procedures.
• Maintain inventory of animal care supplies, feed, bedding, and equipment.
• Participate in facility inspections, sanitation programs, and emergency procedures.
• Work collaboratively with research, veterinary, and facilities teams to maintain high standards of animal care.

Skills

Laboratory Animal Care

Vivarium Operations

Animal Husbandry

Animal Handling

Animal Health and Welfare

Feeding and Watering

Cage Changing

Cage Washing

Animal Housing Sanitation

Environmental Monitoring

Animal Health Observation

Behavioral Observation

Animal Recordkeeping

Cage Cards

Breeding Records

Animal Identification

Animal Weighing

Animal Transfers

Animal Acclimation

Facility Maintenance

Equipment Maintenance

Biosafety Procedures

Animal Welfare Regulations

SOP Compliance

Veterinary Support

Research Support

Study Procedures

Inventory Management

Facility Inspections

Emergency Procedures

Attention to Detail

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Vivarium Technician with 1-2 years of experience in laboratory animal care. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining animal health and welfare, performing routine husbandry duties, maintaining vivarium facilities, and supporting research activities in compliance with institutional policies and applicable animal welfare regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care and husbandry for laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, cage changing, sanitation, and environmental monitoring.
• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, abnormal behavior, or other health concerns and promptly report findings to veterinary or research staff.
• Maintain clean, safe, and properly functioning animal housing areas and equipment.
• Perform routine cage washing, room sanitation, and facility maintenance.
• Accurately maintain animal records, cage cards, breeding records, and other required documentation.
• Assist with animal transfers, identification, weighing, and routine handling procedures.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, lighting, and other environmental conditions within animal rooms.
• Follow established SOPs, biosafety procedures, and animal welfare requirements.
• Assist veterinary and research personnel with routine procedures and study-related activities as trained.
• Receive and acclimate incoming animals according to facility procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of animal care supplies, feed, bedding, and equipment.
• Participate in facility inspections, sanitation programs, and emergency procedures.
• Work collaboratively with research, veterinary, and facilities teams to maintain high standards of animal care.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working with laboratory animals or in a vivarium environment.
• Experience with routine laboratory animal husbandry and animal handling.
• Knowledge of basic animal health, welfare, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to accurately follow SOPs and maintain detailed records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize changes in animal behavior or health.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and handle animal cages and supplies, and perform physically demanding duties as required.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including occasional weekends or holidays, as required by animal care needs.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Laboratory Animal Care
• Vivarium Operations
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Handling
• Animal Health and Welfare
• Feeding and Watering
• Cage Changing
• Cage Washing
• Animal Housing Sanitation
• Environmental Monitoring
• Animal Health Observation
• Behavioral Observation
• Animal Recordkeeping
• Cage Cards
• Breeding Records
• Animal Identification
• Animal Weighing
• Animal Transfers
• Animal Acclimation
• Facility Maintenance
• Equipment Maintenance
• Biosafety Procedures
• Animal Welfare Regulations
• SOP Compliance
• Veterinary Support
• Research Support
• Study Procedures
• Inventory Management
• Facility Inspections
• Emergency Procedures
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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