Comparative Medicine Technician I- Center for Comparative Medicine & Surgery
About The Position
The Comparative Medicine Technician I is responsible for basic sanitation, disinfection, and maintenance of the animal facility; daily record-keeping; and operation of major laboratory equipment. The role includes general husbandry for laboratory animals, stocking personal protective equipment and other supplies, sanitizing laboratory spaces—including animal holding rooms, cage wash areas, and associated corridors—in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines, and autoclaving equipment while recording autoclave and rack-washer temperatures. The technician provides daily care to small animal species. Other duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months of animal care experience.
- Purina Test.
Responsibilities
- Provide animals with clean cages, water, and food; identify functional caging equipment and report maintenance needs; sanitize cages using washroom equipment; and remove bedding, trash, and other waste.
- Keep equipment such as racks and biological cabinets clean and operating; make adjustments and minor use-related decisions; and understand facility equipment—including tunnel washers, rack washers, autoclaves, and bottle fillers—to prevent damage or lost time.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report facility damage to a supervisor.
- Sanitize and disinfect the cage wash area, equipment, and other facility areas; identify, record, and report environmental conditions.
- Record and report health-related issues to a supervisor and/or veterinary staff; comply with institutional certifications and requirements for working with infectious disease waste from BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 environments.
- Follow detailed written instructions carefully and record cage census as required.
- Help provide a clean and safe atmosphere for animals, employees, and facility users; contribute ideas and input to problem solving.
- Participate in departmental training related to animal care, facility operations, and employment matters; share newly learned skills and knowledge; and prepare for ALAT certification.
- Stock inventory of PPE and supplies.
- Autoclave equipment and maintain temperature records for the autoclave and rack washer.
- Sanitize laboratory spaces, including animal holding rooms, cage wash areas, and associated corridors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Provide daily animal care to small animal species.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
