The animal husbandry technician will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of the husbandry requirements, from checking on the animals, changing soiled cages, stocking up supplies, and maintaining a clean facility thereby enhancing the research work of the different users.

Responsibilities:

Animal Husbandry

• Daily animal checks, change soiled cages, diet and water topping up, referring sick animals to the vets.
• Transfer soiled cages for washing, unloading sterilized cages and distributing them to the respective rooms.

Upkeep of the facility

• Cleaning and mopping the floors, receiving diets, beddings and other consumables.
• Moving and transporting supplies, receiving or helping in handling animal shipments.
• Managing clean and soiled scrubs and gowns.
• To liaise with researchers regarding their needs for consumables and animal related matters.

Managing Procedure Rooms

• Topping up supplies, cleaning and management of all types of waste, to manage the different equipment housed in the procedure rooms, and to engage servicemen to repair faulty equipment.
• Help out on procedural work to learn new procedures and to teach others.
• Teach new users who have limited experience handling animals.
• Carry out procedures on animals as a service.

Requirements:

• At least a Diploma in any Science discipline and an advantage if candidate has experience in working with animals.

This is a 3 years contract appointment.

Hiring Institution: LKC