Vivarium Technician II: Rodent Care & Lab Support

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego, CA seeks a Husbandry Technician II to perform care and husbandry of laboratory mice and rats under supervision. Responsibilities include cage changes, daily health checks, and maintaining logs in a vivarium environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years of general work experience, prefer ALAT/LAT certification, and be able to lift up to 40 pounds while following safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years' general work experience or equivalent education/experience.
• ALAT or LAT certification preferred
• Ability to pass post-employment physical as required by OLAW
• Ability to work in environment with animal dander and dust
• Must lift and stack feed and bedding bags up to 40 pounds
• Must wear PPE and comply with safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Check cages daily for adequate food and water; replenish as needed.
• Change cages on the 10-day cycle; maintain cage cards.
• Maintain animal room activity logs and husbandry records.
• Wholesome housekeeping of animal rooms and labs; restock room supplies.
• Perform daily animal health checks and report conditions.
• Washes and organizes rodent cages; operate cage and rack washers.
• Prepare caging for autoclaving and operate autoclave.
• May perform rodent euthanasia and breeding tasks as needed.
• Cross-train with LAT staff and assist with colony maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety protocols

PPE usage

Tools

Microsoft Office

LabTracks

Job description

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego, CA seeks a Husbandry Technician II to perform care and husbandry of laboratory mice and rats under supervision. Responsibilities include cage changes, daily health checks, and maintaining logs in a vivarium environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years of general work experience, prefer ALAT/LAT certification, and be able to lift up to 40 pounds while following safety protocols and PPE requirements.