LAB ANIMAL TECHNICIAN I

Job Description

Job Description

Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges.

We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health.

Together, we translate science into health.

The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Summary :

The summary should briefly describe the main purpose of the job (2-4 sentences). Specific duties or responsibilities should be listed in the following section only.

Under direct supervision from the Breeding Colony Manager, the Lab Animal Technician I will be responsible for maintaining laboratory mouse breeding colonies along with some husbandry duties. This position involves a range of tasks and functions that are typically essential to continue critical vivarium operations. Typically, the LAT I will change and maintain 500 breeding colony cages.

Duties and Responsibilities :

All tasks are performed according to institute and industry SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

• Changes cages per the AF Husbandry SOPs and performs regular room maintenance tasks.
• Assists in cage washroom operations.
• Maintains a breeding colony for 1 or more PIs.
• Completes animal health checks; observes general health condition of each animal assigned under technician’s care. Observations include checking each cage for adequate food and water, and animal health observations for pregnant animals, new litters and for signs of distress, illness, or injury due to phenotype expression or experimental procedures.
• Breeding colony maintenance procedures include mating mice, weaning litters, ear notching mice, and collecting tail snips for genotyping purposes.
• Utilizes the LabTracks database to maintain up-to-date and accurate breeding colony records.
• Directly communicates with research lab contacts regarding colony maintenance requests or health findings.
• Documents findings using appropriate forms and methods and communicates new phenotype observations to the research lab contact and Breeding Colony Manager.
• Treats animals for routine conditions such as dermatitis or abrasions caused by aggressive behavior.
• Separates aggressive animals and provides additional cage enrichment materials.
• Reports non-routine, unexpected health concerns to the Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Animal Health Coordinator and research lab contact
• Reads the Animal Use Protocols (AUFs) to become familiar with research projects
• Notes authorized users, mouse lines and crosses associated with AUF.
• Documents special care requirements for colonies under technician’s care (e.g., food supplements with start and end dates.
• Maintains animal and cage census and ensures appropriate per diem rate is applied to census records

Education and / or Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

No, this position does not have any formal supervisory responsibilities

Compensation : The expected hiring range for this position is $23 - $26 / hour commensurate with experience.

We welcome talented individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, sex, religion, race, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, perceived disability, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDS, marital status, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

As part of this commitment, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Benefits Team at (858) 646-3100 or via e-mail at benefits@sbpdiscovery.org