Vivarium Technician (Gene Therapy Research)

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring for a Vivarium Operations Technician to help support research in the cell and gene therapy fields! This is a long-term career opportunity for someone looking to grow in the field!

The role will primarily involve handling mice and other rodents for use in gene therapy research.

An ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in a scientific field and experience with handling rodents such as mice or rats in a laboratory or research environment.

Job Title: Vivarium Operations Technician

Job Description

The Vivarium Operations Technician supports daily vivarium operations by providing high-quality animal husbandry, ensuring animal welfare, and maintaining compliance with laboratory standards and procedures. This role focuses on the care, handling, and management of rodents in a modern laboratory environment, contributing to cell and gene therapy research in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks for study animals, including cage changes and routine care.
• Conduct daily checks on study animals to promote and monitor animal welfare, promptly reporting any concerns.
• Perform colony management tasks, including monitoring animal populations and maintaining accurate records.
• Oversee and perform routine maintenance of vivarium equipment and related systems.
• Receive rodents and ensure proper identification, housing, and documentation upon arrival.
• Assist in daily pest control checks to maintain a clean and compliant vivarium environment.
• Assist with the operation of cage wash systems, autoclaves, and laundry equipment to support facility sanitation.
• Evaluate and implement strategies to ensure operational compliance with internal and external standards.
• Perform additional related duties as required to support vivarium and laboratory operations.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and study protocols in all activities.
• Document all work with strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Humanely and confidently handle rodents, ensuring safe and ethical treatment at all times.

Qualificatoins

• Bachelors Degree in a scientific field.
• Experience working with rodents in a laboratory and/or research environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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