Animal Technician

Arizona State University and The Department of Animal Care and Technologies is looking to hire a Animal Technician .

The Animal Technician role is an entry level position - the first in a series of four vivarium staff positions (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.

As an Animal Technician you will be responsible for :

• 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 according to veterinary instructions.
• Receiving animal and supply shipments.
• Assisting with rodent breeding colony management, including euthanasia.
• 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. ​