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2 months ago
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is committed to attracting top-tier professionals across diverse scientific fields, including oncology, neurobiology, immunology, and developmental biology. Utilizing the advanced Prebys Center, the Institute's cutting-edge drug discovery and chemical biology facility is rich in proprietary data, focusing on translating fundamental research into effective treatments for human diseases.
Under the direct oversight of the Animal Facility Manager, and occasionally guided by the Lead Husbandry Technician, the Husbandry Technician I will engage in both cage sanitation and husbandry tasks related to the maintenance of laboratory research mice.
This role encompasses a variety of essential activities vital for the seamless operation of the vivarium.
Duties and Responsibilities:All tasks are executed 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 the tunnel washer and rack washer machinery.
- Organizes cleaned cages and accessories.
- Prepares cages for autoclaving and operates the steam sterilizer.
- Uses the bedding dispenser and adds nesting materials to filled cages.
- Maintains cleanliness in the cage washrooms, including cleaning the washing machines.
- Performs additional cleaning tasks in vivarium support areas, such as mopping floors and cleaning surfaces.
- Restocks necessary supplies in cage washrooms and support areas.
- Handles BSL-2 waste disposal (e.g., animal waste).
- Participates in mandatory environmental health and safety training sessions.
- Conducts euthanasia procedures as required.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization in assigned animal rooms and related support areas.
- Prepares and labels cleaning solutions with preparation dates.
- Receives and organizes animal feed and bedding; labels feed with relevant dates.
Husbandry Responsibilities ~30%
- Monitors cages daily for sufficient food and water, replenishing as necessary.
- Changes cages according to the established 10-day cycle.
- Verifies accuracy of cage cards and updates information as needed.
- Keeps detailed logs of animal room activities and husbandry records.
- Maintains changing hoods, ventilated animal housing racks, and related equipment.
- Conducts daily health assessments of animals and reports any health issues to Laboratory Animal Technicians (LATs).
- Restocks room supplies and manages shared storage and procedure support areas.
- High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
- Ability to pass a post-employment physical as mandated by OLAW (Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare).
- Ability to work in an environment with animal dander and dust particles.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists, and hands; regular bending and lifting, sitting and standing on hard surfaces, and pushing/pulling carts loaded with cages and accessories.
- Ability to lift and stack feed and bedding bags weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Must wear institution-provided scrubs, face masks, shoe covers, hair bonnets, and other necessary personal protective equipment.
- Ability to adhere to one of the defined work schedules.
- Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with good interpersonal abilities.
- Possesses effective time management and organizational skills.
- Complies with departmental and institutional safety and occupational health policies and procedures while demonstrating competency in safety protocols.
- Maintains compliance with all training requirements.
- Proficient 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 receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
