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Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is committed to attracting top-tier professionals across various scientific fields, including cancer research, neurobiology, immunobiology, and the biology of development, regeneration, and aging. Utilizing the Prebys Center, the Institute's advanced drug discovery and chemical biology facility, we focus on translating our foundational research into practical solutions for human health challenges.
Under the direct oversight of the Animal Facility Manager, and occasionally guided by the Lead Husbandry Technician, the Husbandry Technician I will undertake both cage sanitation and husbandry responsibilities pertaining to the care of laboratory research mice.
This role encompasses a variety of essential tasks crucial for maintaining the operations of the vivarium.
Duties and Responsibilities:All activities are conducted in accordance with institutional and industry Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Cage Sanitation Responsibilities ~70%
- Sanitizes and replenishes water containers; operates the automated bottle filling equipment.
- Disposes of soiled bedding from used rodent enclosures.
- Cleans rodent cages and associated caging components.
- Utilizes tunnel washers and rack washer machines.
- Organizes sanitized cages and accessories.
- Prepares cages for sterilization and operates the steam autoclave.
- Manages the bedding dispenser and incorporates nesting materials into bedding-filled cages.
- Conducts housekeeping tasks within the cage sanitation areas, including cleaning cage washing machines.
- Performs additional cleaning duties in vivarium support spaces, such as mopping floors and cleaning surfaces.
- Restocks necessary supplies in cage sanitation and support areas.
- Handles BSL-2 waste disposal, including animal waste.
- Participates in mandatory environmental health and safety training sessions.
- Conducts euthanasia procedures.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization in assigned animal rooms and adjacent support areas.
- Prepares and labels cleaning solutions with preparation dates.
- Receives and organizes animal feed and bedding, ensuring proper labeling with mill, opening, and expiration dates.
Husbandry Responsibilities ~30%
- Monitors cages daily for sufficient food and water, replenishing as necessary.
- Changes cages in accordance with the established 10-day cycle.
- Verifies accuracy of cage cards and corrects information as needed.
- Keeps detailed activity logs and husbandry records for animal rooms.
- Maintains changing hoods, ventilated animal housing racks, and related equipment.
- Conducts daily health assessments of animals and reports any health concerns to Laboratory Animal Technicians (LATs).
- Restocks supplies in animal rooms and maintains shared storage and support areas.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a post-employment physical as mandated by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW).
- Ability to work in an environment with animal dander and dust particles.
- Capability to perform repetitive tasks involving arms, wrists, and hands; regular bending, lifting, and standing on hard surfaces; and pushing and pulling carts loaded with cages and accessories.
- Ability to lift and stack feed and bedding bags weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Must wear provided scrubs, face masks, shoe covers, hair bonnets, and other necessary personal protective equipment.
- Ability to adhere to one of the defined work schedules.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective time management and organizational abilities.
- Commitment to safety and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, and LabTracks.
This position does not entail any formal supervisory duties.
Compensation:The anticipated compensation for this role ranges from $19 to $21 per hour, based on experience.
Sanford Burnham Prebys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
