Provides humane care for research animals, including feeding, providing water, changing cages, cleaning, and breeding, following established schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Cleans and disinfects floors, walls and other ancillary spaces in the animal care facility and laboratory.
Rotates, disassembles, reassembles, and sanitizes mouse racks and other animal care equipment, following SOPs to avoid contamination.
Checks the temperature, lighting, ventilation, and water quality indices maintaining the recommended environmental conditions for the animals.
Moves animals to appropriate disposable cages, attaches duly filled cage cards and utilizes scanners and devices to account for all animals.
Observes animal health and welfare, notifying the team in the event of any variances or abnormalities.
Assists with restraining of animals, administering medications and euthanasia in a safe and timely manner following the SOPs, guidelines, and regulations.
Maintains log of all activities and updates tracker and database electronically.
Receives, logs, labels and stores animal feed, edible enrichment, vivarium supplies and equipment updating the team on inventory levels, expiry dates and equipment maintenance related issues in a timely manner.
