The Animal Science Center is part of the Office of Research, a group dedicated to aiding the research community in navigating the lifecycle of their work; from finding funding, to creating proposals, to helping inventions find their way to the public.  

 

We are a diverse group of passionate individuals who have a deep appreciation for research animals and their importance to advancing scientific discoveries. Our mission is for animal care and welfare to be maintained at the highest standards according to Institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.  

 

Summary  

Perform a variety of tasks related to the care of all Animal Science Center’s laboratory animals and the maintenance of the animal facilities. Some of those species being mice, rats, zebrafish, zebra finches, and more. Technicians can be rotated across facilities and at times assigned specifically to facilities needing coverage.  

 

Responsibilities include  

Provide feed and water, and basic husbandry care    Cleans and sanitizes cages according to prescribed standards    Observes animals daily to assess health, environmental conditions, and social environment   Maintains accurate and up to date cage cards, animal histories, and other records as required   Receive and house newly arrived animals from approved vendors according to established procedures   Maintain housing rooms, storage areas, and procedure rooms daily including sweeping and mopping floors; sanitizing equipment   Practices safety, environmental, and biosecurity control methods   Completing duties as assigned in both ABSL-1 and ABSL-2 facilities