Animal Husbandry Technician

Updated: May 21, 2024 11:56 PM GMT

Case Western Reserve University

Rocky River, OH

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Animal Husbandry Technician is a member of the Animal Resource Center (ARC) animal husbandry team. The animal husbandry technician is responsible for the day-to-day care of research animals according to established protocols and in compliance with applicable regulations. This position will maintain the health and well-being of research animals and monitor animals to identify health-related problems, dietary needs, overcrowding and cage conditions. The husbandry technician is primarily responsible for identifying and documenting conditions that adversely affect the health of the animals. This documentation provides researchers and veterinary personnel with critical information to ensure that research progresses without interruptions caused by disease, damaged equipment and overcrowded conditions. The husbandry technician also has the primary responsibility of administering special diets, assuring animals have adequate water and food and... More Detail