Lab Animal Technician Asst I

Job TitleTechnicianJob DescriptionTechnician that will handle the feeding, tagging, and maintenance of approximately 100 colonies of wasps. Will involve reception of feeder insects (caterpillars), feeding and spot-cleaning of all colonies 2-3x per week, and cleaning and repairing cages for to maintain healthy colonies and add news to our stock. This is a fundamental task in the lab which uses these wasps as primary study organisms, takes a considerable amount of time, requires consistency and attention to detail.ResponsibilitiesInsect feeding and cage cleaning. 3x weekly feeding of stock colonies, removal of refuse, inspection of colony health. Includes feeding caterpillars (April-September).Sugar cubes twice a month throughout the year.New insect cage preparation. Involves fixing old cages, reinforcing new ones during April-October. Throughout the year, preparing individual containers (deli cups) for individual waspsReception and maintenance of feeder insects (caterpillars). Involves unpacking and feeding of newly arrived feeder caterpillars stocks (April- September)Marking of newly eclosed insects for all studies in the lab. Paint marking of new wasps on a weekly basis (April- October).Washing of small insect containers, glassware and other dishes. Weekly washing of cage water vials and glassware and autoclaving of cleaned glassware when appropriate.Ordering, reception and putting away of lab deliveries.Minimum Education & ExperienceBS/BA preferredPrior exposure to insects, enough to know the candidate is not entomophobic preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPrior knowledge of care for invertebrates preferredUniversity of Rochester CommitmentThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.