Vivarium Technician
Location: Trinity University Campus · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-09-09 · Reference: JR101641
Job Family Group:
Staff
Department/Office:
D. R. Semmes School of Science
Time Type:
Full time
Compensation:
$18.98-$23.73
Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal
equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
The Vivarium Technician maintains the animal care facility and provides
consistent, high-quality husbandry services in accordance with Trinity
University policies and procedures. The position operates and maintains
facility equipment and supports the daily care of research animals housed at
the institution. The Vivarium Technician is expected to be self-motivated,
dependable, attentive to detail, and able to work independently with minimal
supervision.
JOB DUTIES
Provides daily husbandry for multiple laboratory animal species, including
health checks and observations; feeding; monitoring automatic and manual
watering systems; changing and cleaning animal cages, racks, and related
accessories; and safely handling and restraining animals.
Provides animal-room services, including maintaining complete and accurate
daily room logs; monitoring expiration dates for consumables; following
special husbandry instructions associated with approved research needs;
and sanitizing rooms, surfaces, and equipment using appropriate
disinfectants and detergents.
Operates cage-wash and sanitation equipment. Prepares cages, racks,
transport carts, and related equipment for washing by breaking down
caging, removing bedding and waste, and dumping or scraping cages as
required. Reassembles and prepares clean caging and equipment for use.
Stocks and maintains husbandry and facility supplies, including personal
protective equipment, animal feed, bedding, enrichment materials, cleaning
products, and other consumables. Reports low inventory, equipment
malfunctions, and facility concerns promptly.
Complies with institutional health and safety requirements, general
laboratory practices, approved IACUC protocols and policies, standard
operating procedures, and applicable animal-welfare requirements.
Participates in required training and promptly reports animal-health,
safety, or compliance concerns.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork
and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience, and integrity.
Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in biology or animal sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
One year of experience in animal care, laboratory animal husbandry, veterinary
care, research support, or a related setting.
Preferred:
Three years of experience in animal care, laboratory animal husbandry,
veterinary care, research support, or a related setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
Ability to learn and consistently follow animal care, safety, sanitation,
and facility procedures.
Ability to recognize and promptly report changes in animal health,
behavior, food or water consumption, and environmental conditions.
Ability to safely handle and restrain multiple laboratory animal species
after appropriate training.
Time and task management skills, including the ability to complete
scheduled care activities reliably and accurately.
Organization, recordkeeping, and written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
Knowledge of laboratory animal care practices, biosecurity principles, and
IACUC requirements.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred: AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
certification, or willingness to pursue certification.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
Ability to work scheduled weekends, holidays, and emergency or overtime
assignments as required to maintain continuous animal care.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
DECISION MAKING
Performs recurring work under established procedures while exercising judgment
to identify and promptly report unusual animal-health, facility, equipment,
safety, or research conditions.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY
None.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
None.
