Animal Technician

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona State University and The Department of Animal Care & Technologies is looking to hire an Animal Technician. The Animal Technician role is an entry level position - the first in a series of four vivarium staff positions which report to the vivarium supervisors (Animal Technician, Animal Technician Sr., Animal Technologist, Animal Technologist Lead). ASU's Department of Animal Care and Technologies strives to develop our staff's skills and promote within the department, so this is an excellent opportunity to join our animal care team in our mission to provide quality care for the animals who serve to advance science and medicine.

Requirements

High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Following lab safety standards.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of animal husbandry experience or American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) ALAT Certification
Experience working with rodents and non-human primates
Experience working with animals in a research setting
Evidence of effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Evidence of critical thinking and detail oriented skills
Experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) on Windows OS computers
Knowledge of husbandry techniques for a variety of animal species

Responsibilities

Performing husbandry of laboratory animals (primarily rodents and non-human primates), including cleaning and preparing cages, cleaning rooms and equipment, feeding and watering animals, providing enrichment, and completing documentation related to those activities.
Monitoring and reporting animal health cases and administering medical treatments.
Receiving animal and supply shipments.
Assisting with rodent colony management, including humane euthanasia of rodents.
Working individually and as part of a team to ensure that the animal care program remains compliant with all university, state, federal, and other regulations.
Perform daily husbandry for animals, including feeding, watering, changing cages, and providing enrichment.
Monitor room conditions and complete written and electronic daily records.
Clean cages, equipment, animal holding rooms, and other areas of the facility.
Operate cage washing and autoclave equipment.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment to meet the standards of the institution.
Observe health and behavior of animals, report injuries or abnormalities to the veterinary team, and administer treatments as directed.
Operate computer software for health case monitoring, observation logs, email, videoconferencing, data entry, and more.
Maintain a friendly team attitude with coworkers, veterinary team, researchers, and administration staff.