Weekend-Ready Lab Animal Technician (Part-Time)

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA, seeks a Part-Time Lab Animal Care Technician to support research activities using animal models. Under the Vivarium Supervisor, you will perform daily husbandry, monitor animal health, feed and water, change cages, document activities, and sanitize holding rooms on a weekend- and holiday-rotating schedule.

Located on the Rinker Campus, this on-site role requires meticulous record-keeping, adherence to SOPs, and collaboration with veterinary and investigator

Qualifications

• Animal handling required. Must be willing to work with rodents, fish, and birds.
• Must be comfortable working with animals in a research setting.
• Must be willing to work weekends.
• Must be willing to work certain holidays on a rotational basis.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate daily record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal welfare checks, and report abnormalities to the veterinary staff or investigator staff for disposition
• Perform routine husbandry including changing cages at scheduled intervals, and provide appropriate feed, water, and enrichment
• Document daily animal husbandry activities in a computerized database system
• Prepare and stock animal rooms with feed, water and other supplies as directed, and for coverage on days off
• Assure that the appropriate cage cards are in place and count animals based upon protocol, project, cage card, or other parameters for regulatory and billing purposes
• Follow biosecurity practices to minimize cross contamination
• Perform duties in accordance with the Animal Care and Use Program Handbook and Vivarium SOPs
• Provide feedback for maintenance of SOPs
• Sanitize animals holding room and assigned support areas
• Use appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents to disinfect and sanitize in and around animal holding areas and prior to receipt of animals on a scheduled basis
• Work with sterilized equipment taking precautions to avoid cross contamination
• Perform room environmental checks daily including recording temperature and humidity, overall room condition, and room sanitation
• Maintain appropriate feed and inventory logs to track regular usage and to assure feed is used within the appropriate amount of time to ensure freshness
• Complete records as needed for various assurances to animal welfare agencies, including the IACUC
• Communicates animal care issues to Vivarium Manager, co-workers, investigator, and investigator staff
• Participates in training sessions, attends scheduled staff meetings and continuing education activities

Skills

Animal handling

Weekend work

Record keeping

Communication

Education

ALAT preferred

Job description

Chapman University in Orange, CA, seeks a Part-Time Lab Animal Care Technician to support research activities using animal models. Under the Vivarium Supervisor, you will perform daily husbandry, monitor animal health, feed and water, change cages, document activities, and sanitize holding rooms on a weekend- and holiday-rotating schedule.

Located on the Rinker Campus, this on-site role requires meticulous record-keeping, adherence to SOPs, and collaboration with veterinary and investigator