Careers

*Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all Priority One positions.

Laboratory Animal Resources/Research Resources - Rodent Animal Care Technician
(Animal Technician II)
Work Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM from Monday through Friday and supervisor scheduled weekends/holidays/weather emergencies/university closings.

Summary:
The Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Animal Technician for the Life Sciences Complex provides state-of-the art animal care for laboratory animals housed within these facilities. He/she receives direction from the LAR Facility Manager. The primary responsibility is to provide animal care to the various laboratory species (rodents, aquatics, and USDA-covered species), the majority will be in the care of rodents. The Animal Technician ensures the cleanliness of the facility and the maintenance of adequate supplies of food and bedding materials, including PPE. The Animal Technician will work together with other technicians according to a schedule prepared by the LAR Manager and must be willing and able to rotate through all LAR facilities. The Animal Technician pursues and improves methods of animal husbandry and resource utilization. He/she ensures the highest quality of laboratory animal care and research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the LAR management team, PI’s, research staff, students, facility maintenance crews and other support services. This position reports directly to the Facility Manager.
Animal Husbandry:

• Animal Technicians are considered essential services staff. Essential service staff performs jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic University operations during scheduled or unscheduled work closures due to emergencies, events or other situations.
• Provides animal care for all species housed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including giving food and water to the animals, changing cages, sanitizing all supplies (cages, water bottles, food bins and other animal care related equipment), maintaining clean animal rooms, procedure rooms, hallways and other support areas, and keeping records related to animal care.
• Completes work in a timely fashion and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and follows other written and verbal instructions as needed.
• Monitors animal health and welfare daily and reports sick and dead animals to the responsible researcher and Veterinary Services. Provides treatments to laboratory animals as prescribed by researchers and/or Veterinary Services.
• Monitors, documents and reports deviations of normal, species-specific and environmental parameters such room temperature, humidity, lights and air quality.
• Provides innovative and species-specific environmental enrichment of laboratory animals under the direction of Veterinary Services and according to research needs.
• Conduct AM and PM animal health observations.
• Operates cage washing machinery, ventilated caging, Edstrom watering system, bedding dispensing units, full size to table top autoclaves and other animal care equipment typical of animal care operations while following safety procedures.
• Assists with transgenic rodent breeding colony management. Demonstrates ability to perform tissue sample collection, set up mating pairs, wean animals, and track data in various software applications.
• Discovers and reports any facility maintenance issues to the Lead Animal Technician and Facility Manager.

ANIMAL RESEARCH POULTRY TECHNICIAN (Durham, NC) Priority One Services, a contractor of the largest global animal health company, is seeking a candidate with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years animal related experience or education combined specifically with poultry. Candidate will be working in a laboratory research environment providing husbandry and technical support with poultry and eggs.

Candidate will work with poultry/avian, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, college degree in Animal Science preferred but not required, and at least two years experience in Biological Research working on in a laboratory animal facility with poultry and should not own birds as pets. Candidate should have experience working in ABSL1-2 facilities, collecting raw data, clinical observations, administering body weights, animal restraint, record keeping, dosing, and processing data utilizing “Good Laboratory Practices”. Candidate should have experience with biological processing (bloods and other fluids), interface with different departments on a daily basis, histology experience, blood collection and previous research experience is a plus. Candidate should have experience with mechanical machinery and operations and be able to perform physical labor involving the breaking down and setting up of heavy caging. Must be able to lift 40 lbs to 60 lbs, climb, stoop, bend, reach, and stand for prolonged periods. Be responsible and reliable to work independently when necessary, and maintain good customer relations. Demonstrated math and reading comprehension and good oral and written communication skills are required, good organizational skills Self starter (motivated) Independent worker. Demonstrated computer skills preferred. This is a full-time position from the hours of Monday – Friday, some weekend and holiday hours maybe required. Qualified applicant will be expected to complete and pass an employee background check, regulated drug screen and physical prior to being hired.

ANIMAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (Kalamazoo, MI) Candidate will work with companion animals, specifically feline. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, college degree in Animal Science preferred but not required, and at least two years experience in Biological Research working on in a laboratory animal facility with companion animals. Candidate should have experience working in ABSL1-2 facilities, collecting raw data, clinical observations, administering body weights, animal restraint, record keeping, dosing, and processing data utilizing “Good Laboratory Practices”. Candidate should have experience with biological processing (bloods and other fluids), interface with different departments on a daily basis, histology experience, blood collection and previous research experience is a plus. Candidate should have experience with mechanical machinery and operations and be able to perform physical labor involving the breaking down and setting up of heavy caging. Must be able to lift 40 lbs to 60 lbs, climb, stoop, bend, reach, and stand for prolonged periods. Be responsible and reliable to work independently when necessary, and maintain good customer relations. Demonstrated math and reading comprehension and good oral and written communication skills are required, good organizational skills Self starter (motivated) Independent worker. Demonstrated computer skills preferred. This is a full-time position from the hours of Monday – Friday, some weekend and holiday hours maybe required. Qualified applicant will be expected to complete and pass an employee background check, regulated drug screen and physical prior to being hired. Job ID: ART-MI

*Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all Priority One positions.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and must have at least two years experience working with animals in a laboratory animal facility.  A diploma in a related science field or equivalent is desired. AALAS certification is preferred and laboratory animal experience is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and AALAS certification level. Preferred skills include experience with:  animal care and husbandry, cagewash procedures, minor technical procedures, multiple species a plus, and recording keeping. “Applicant may be required  to travel to different facilities in Maryland basically; Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park and Laurel" Applicant must be reliable, able to work independently, and interact professionally with the research staff. Applicant must be flexible and learn quickly; be able to stand for prolong periods, bend, reach, and climb. Demonstrated math and reading comprehension and good English oral and written communication skills are required.

ANIMAL RESEARCH POULTRY TECHNICIAN (Kalamazoo, MI) Priority One Services, a contractor of the largest global animal health company, is seeking a candidate with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years animal related experience or education combined specifically with poultry. Candidate will be working in a laboratory research environment providing husbandry and technical support with poultry and eggs.

Candidate will work with poultry/avian, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, college degree in Animal Science preferred but not required, and at least two years experience in Biological Research working on in a laboratory animal facility with poultry and should not own birds as pets. Candidate should have experience working in ABSL1-2 facilities, collecting raw data, clinical observations, administering body weights, animal restraint, record keeping, dosing, and processing data utilizing “Good Laboratory Practices”. Candidate should have experience with biological processing (bloods and other fluids), interface with different departments on a daily basis, histology experience, blood collection and previous research experience is a plus. Candidate should have experience with mechanical machinery and operations and be able to perform physical labor involving the breaking down and setting up of heavy caging. Must be able to lift 40 lbs to 60 lbs, climb, stoop, bend, reach, and stand for prolonged periods. Be responsible and reliable to work independently when necessary, and maintain good customer relations. Demonstrated math and reading comprehension and good oral and written communication skills are required, good organizational skills Self starter (motivated) Independent worker. Demonstrated computer skills preferred. This is a full-time position from the hours of Monday – Friday, some weekend and holiday hours maybe required. Qualified applicant will be expected to complete and pass an employee background check, regulated drug screen and physical prior to being hired. Job ID: ART-MI

Laboratory Animal Resources – NHP Marmoset Animal Care Technician

(Animal Technician II)

Work Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM from Monday through Friday and supervisor scheduled weekends/holidays/weather emergencies/university closings.

Summary:

The Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University.  The Animal Technician for the Life Sciences Complex provides state-of-the art animal care for laboratory animals housed within these facilities.  He/she receives direction from the Lead Animal Technician and the LAR Facility Manager.   The primary responsibility is to provide animal care to the various laboratory species (rodents, aquatics, and USDA-covered species), the majority will be in the care of USDA-covered species.  The Animal Technician ensures the cleanliness of the facility and the maintenance of adequate supplies of food and bedding materials, including PPE.  The Animal Technician will work together with other technicians according to a schedule prepared by the LAR Manager and must be willing and able to rotate through all LAR facilities.  The Animal Technician pursues and improves methods of animal husbandry and resource utilization.  He/she ensures the highest quality of laboratory animal care and research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the LAR management team, PI’s, research staff, students, facility maintenance crews and other support services. This position reports directly to the Facility Manager.

Animal Husbandry:

1. Animal Technicians are considered essential services staff.  Essential service staff performs jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic University operations during scheduled or unscheduled work closures due to emergencies, events or other situations.
2. Provides animal care for all species housed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including giving food and water to the animals, changing  cages, sanitizing all supplies (cages, water bottles, food bins and other animal care related equipment), maintaining clean animal rooms, procedure rooms, hallways and other support areas, keeping records related to animal care.
3. Completes work in a timely fashion and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and follows other written and verbal instructions as needed.
4. Monitors animal health and welfare daily and reports sick and dead animals to the responsible researcher and Veterinary Services.  Provides treatments to laboratory animals as prescribed by researchers and/or Veterinary Services.
5. Monitors, documents, and reports deviations of normal, species specific, environmental parameters such room temperature, humidity, lights, and air quality.
6. Provides innovative and species specific environmental enrichment for laboratory animals – including non-human primates, under the direction of Veterinary Services and according to research needs.
7. Conduct AM and PM animal health observations.
8. Participates in our NHP behavioral training program (target/clicker training).  Target training is incorporated into daily husbandry activities.
9. Operates cage washing machinery, ventilated caging, Edstrom watering system, bedding dispensing units, full size to table top autoclaves and other animal care equipment typical of animal care operations while following safety procedures.
10. Discovers and reports any facility maintenance issues to the Facility Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

1. High school Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
2. AALAS certification at the ALAT level (or within the first year of employment).
3. 2 years of work experience with non-human primates. 
4. Willing and able to work safely with biological and chemical hazards and able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) lb.
5. Work attendance during scheduled or unscheduled work closures due to emergencies, events or other situations. Animal Technicians are considered essential services staff. Essential services staff performs jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic University operations.
6. Ability to work weekends and holidays when scheduled by supervisor.
7. Basic knowledge of biology and behavior of laboratory animal species including non-human primates.

*Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all Priority One positions.

Laboratory Animal Resources - Animal Cage Wash Technician

(Animal Technician I)

Work Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM from Monday through Friday and supervisor scheduled weekends/holidays/weather emergencies/university closings.

Summary:

The Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Animal Cage Wash Technician provides state-of-the art animal care for laboratory animals housed within these facilities. He/she receives direction from the LAR Facility Manager. The primary responsibility is to operate and maintain the animal cage washing equipment for LAR facilities. LAR animal facilities house various laboratory species (rodents, aquatics, and USDA-covered species). The Animal Cage Wash Technician will ensure the cleanliness of the facility and all related supplies and caging. Additional duties will include maintenance of adequate supplies of food and bedding materials, including PPE. The Animal Cage Wash Technician will work together and support the work of other animal care technicians (assist with cage change outs) as directed by the LAR Facility Manager. This individual must be willing and able to rotate through all LAR facilities. The Animal Cage Wash Technician pursues and improves methods of operating and maintaining the cage wash facilities and resource utilization. He/she ensures the highest quality of laboratory animal care and research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the LAR management team, PI’s, research staff, students, facility maintenance crews and other support services. This position reports directly to the Facility Manager.

Animal Cage Wash Duties:

• Animal Technicians are considered essential services staff. Essential service staff performs jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic University operations during scheduled or unscheduled work closures due to emergencies, events or other situations.
• Provides animal care for all species housed according to specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including sanitizing all supplies (cages, water bottles, food bins and other animal care related equipment), maintaining clean animal rooms, procedure rooms, hallways and other support areas, and keeping records related to animal support areas.
• Completes work in a timely fashion and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and follows other written and verbal instructions as needed.
• Operates cage wash machinery (automated cage wash machines), ventilated rodent caging, bottle fillers, Edstrom watering systems, bedding dispensing/disposal units, full size to table top autoclaves and other animal care equipment typical for animal care operations while following safety procedures.
• Discovers and reports any facility maintenance issues to the LAR Facility Manager.
• Monitors, documents, and reports deviations of environmental parameters such room temperature, humidity, lights, and air quality.
• Dispose of waste in compliance with university and federal/state regulations.
• Rotates with other technicians for week night, weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Receiving and Other Record Keeping:

• Receives and maintains adequate inventory levels of cleaning materials, PPE supplies and, food and bedding materials.
• Movement/delivery of feed/bedding, cages, racks, pans, carts, dollies and other equipment.
• Enters data accurately and timely into the electronic management systems, order and service request forms, husbandry logs, census sheets, vivarium calendar, and time reporting system. Provides receiving documents in a timely manner.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Exhibits a willingness to assume additional responsibilities and increase knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the LAR facility manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• AALAS certification at the ALAT level (or within the first year of employment).
• Willing and able to work safely with biological and chemical hazards and able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) lb.
• Work attendance during scheduled or unscheduled work closures due to emergencies, events or other situations. Animal Care Technicians are considered essential services staff. Essential services staff performs jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic University operations.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays when scheduled by supervisor.
• Basic knowledge of biology and behavior of laboratory animal species including non-human primates.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a laboratory animal resources team and ability to share husbandry knowledge with other animal care staff, students and new researchers.
• Proven ability to work independently and communicate well with different levels within the organization, and work well with a diverse team for a common goal consistent with the mission of the Laboratory Animal Resources Department.
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state and local Animal Welfare legislation and sound judgment how to balance optimal animal care, research goals, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to handle assignments and changing priorities as circumstances may dictate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate well person to person as well as per E-mail.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications including Outlook and other software applications used in animal research and compliance such as an electronic animal management system.
• Ability to follow-up tasks from beginning to completion and carry out duties in accordance to supervisor deadlines and university policies.
• Work successfully in a team environment and accept constructive criticism willingly and make corresponding changes.
• Preserve confidential information and not disclose contents of this information except in the performance of the work assignment and in accordance with University and departmental policies and procedures.
• The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in an animal related field.
• ALAT Certification.

Job Type: Full-time

LAR Veterinary Technician Job Description:

Summary:

Provides veterinary technical support to all Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) Facilities. This position reports directly to the LAR Staff Veterinarian.

The veterinary technician performs the following duties, under the supervision and/or direction of LAR veterinarians: animal care, triage and treatment of sick or injured animals, , species-specific enrichment provision, and assists the veterinarian with performance of diagnostic and preventative procedures. Maintains medical records and inventory of LAR medical supplies. Provides non-surgical technical assistance and training to researchers as directed. Provides technical support, including induction, maintenance, and documentation during anesthesia and post operative care for all USDA regulated animals.

Duties:

· Veterinary Technicians are considered essential services staff. Essential services staff performs jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic University operations during scheduled or unscheduled work closures due to emergencies, events or other situations.

· Veterinary Technicians have weekend and holiday on-call duties. Must be within a 1-hour radius of the Princeton University campus when on-call to respond to animal emergencies.

· Performs regularly scheduled rounds of all LAR facilities.

· Maintain records and performs the appropriate treatment for sick animals under the direction of the staff veterinarian, including treatments to be provided on weekends.

· Provides curative and experimental treatments to laboratory animals as prescribed by researchers and/or the LAR veterinarians.

· Assists in coordinating treatment schedules and participates in the delivery of timely treatments as needed, including off hours and on weekends.

· Monitors mandatory documentation maintained by researchers (e.g., post-operative monitoring, regular weighing for animals on water restriction) for the attending veterinarian.

· Develops, documents and, as needed, provides the environmental enrichment programs for all laboratory animals, in particular the enrichment program for the non-human primates (in collaboration with the PI's and LAR management).

· Responsible for the oversight of procedural spaces to make sure all calibrations and maintenance is performed and documented.

· Schedule regular maintenance of veterinary equipment, to ensure that equipment is functioning properly and to remain in compliance with regulations and guidelines.

· Maintains a reasonable stock of drugs and supplies used in the appropriate care of laboratory animals.

· Ensures, that drugs and supplies are not out of date. Assists LAR Management with performing monthly audits of LAR facilities.

· Administers the dispensing and documentation of controlled drugs under the direct supervision of the attending veterinarian and according to state and federal guidelines.

· Ensures that appropriate safety protocols are followed when hazardous materials are used in connection with research animals.

· Other duties as assigned by the Staff Veterinarian.

Essential Qualifications:

Required:

· BA/BS in Animal Science or related field and/or

· Veterinary Technology Degree from an AVMA accredited school and/or

- AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist Level

- Minimum 2-3 years experience working with non-human primates in a responsibility described above.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a laboratory animal resources team and ability to share knowledge with other animal care staff, students, and new researchers.

- Proven ability to work independently and communicate well with different levels within the organization, and work well with a diverse team for a common goal consistent with the mission of the Laboratory Animal Resources Department.

· Ability to handle assignments and changing priorities as circumstances may dictate.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate well person to person as well as email.

- Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications including Outlook and other software applications used in animal research.

· The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check.