Vivarium Technician - Care & Sanitation for Lab Animals

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide daily care of research animals, maintain cleanliness, and support facility operations in compliance with AAALAC guidelines.

Responsibilities include operating cage washing equipment, keeping accurate records, following SOPs, and participating in safety training; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assignments timely.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills to communicate with lab personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provides general sanitation of equipment used for the maintenance of laboratory animals to ensure cleanliness.
• Operates cage washing machines and prepares machines per SOPs for startup/shutdown.
• Maintains work areas in compliance with regulations and AAALAC guidelines.
• Follows safety procedures and requests help if work deviates from routine.
• Attends NSU CCR training sessions, including radiation safety and lab safety.

Skills

Record keeping

Follow written and oral directions

Interpersonal & organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide daily care of research animals, maintain cleanliness, and support facility operations in compliance with AAALAC guidelines.

Responsibilities include operating cage washing equipment, keeping accurate records, following SOPs, and participating in safety training; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.