Vivarium Technician - Entry Level, Training Provided

Piper Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

PTO

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Piper Companies in Denver, PA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support a leading preclinical research organization. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in laboratory animal care, with training provided.

Responsibilities include daily care, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and record-keeping; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, sick leave (as required by law), and paid holidays; contract-to-hire after evaluation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior animal care, agricultural, veterinary, kennel, or husbandry experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow detailed procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal care activities including feeding, watering, health observations, and cage maintenance.
• Maintain clean and sanitary housing areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor and document environmental conditions within animal rooms.
• Assist with animal handling, colony management, and routine facility operations.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Support inventory management of animal care supplies and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Piper Companies in Denver, PA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support a leading preclinical research organization. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in laboratory animal care, with training provided.

Responsibilities include daily care, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and record-keeping; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, sick leave (as required by law), and paid holidays; contract-to-hire after evaluation.