Research Technician I, In Vivo Husbandry - Madison, United States - Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Description

Arrowhead is seeking a highly motived Research Technician to join our In Vivo Pharmacology team within the Biology Department at our Madison site.

• Performs routine animal handling and restraint
• Perform routine cage changes
• Perform animal health checks
• Perform general husbandry duties
• Sanitize animal holding rooms and equipment
• May email researchers with study-specific updates
• Euthanizes animals as needed following standard operating procedures
• Follows all safety procedures including special precautions for working in ABSL2/+ rooms
• Other duties as assigned
• Records ear tags and updates animal census
• Maintains animal holding room Daily Room Activity logs

• High school diploma
• Some previous demonstrated experience working with rodents in a research laboratory setting
• Background in animal husbandry, restraint and handling
• Must demonstrate a commitment to quality care of laboratory animals
• Must possess a strong attention to detail
• Ability to read, record and communicate information
• Position encounters animal waste (bedding, dust, and shavings) and odors (animal smell) up to 50% of shift
• Able to use and manipulate tools and equipment, including but not limited to: Cage washer, scales, bedding dump station, bedding dispenser, animal transfer station, ID applicators, cleaning equipment