Vivarium Technician I: Animal Care & Research Support

Paycom; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Rockville, MD seeks a Husbandry Technician I, Vivarium Operations, to support in vivo oncology studies in mice as part of the Vivarium Operations team.

You will perform daily cage checks, weekly cage changes, monitor animal health, and report concerns. Duties include sanitation, material transport, data entry in the LIMS, and adherence to study protocols. Weekend/holiday rotations are required.

Qualifications

• GED is required.
• AALAS ALAT certification preferred.
• 1 year related experience in a CRO or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cage checks and weekly cage changes.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns.
• Perform general sanitation on equipment, rooms, and facilities.
• Transport materials, supplies, and waste.
• Assist with surgical staple removal and study randomization.
• Record data within room logs and the LIMS.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Organized

Detail oriented

Strong computer skills

Process oriented

Education

GED

AALAS ALAT certification

1 year related experience (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Paycom in Rockville, MD seeks a Husbandry Technician I, Vivarium Operations, to support in vivo oncology studies in mice as part of the Vivarium Operations team.

You will perform daily cage checks, weekly cage changes, monitor animal health, and report concerns. Duties include sanitation, material transport, data entry in the LIMS, and adherence to study protocols. Weekend/holiday rotations are required.