Husbandry Technician II

Sanford Burnham Prebys

. Care for laboratory research mice and rats under supervision of the Animal Facility Manager and, at times, the Lead Husbandry Technician .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory animal care, including health checks, cage maintenance, and compliance with safety protocols. Proficient in using Microsoft Office and LabTracks for record-keeping and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Laboratory Animal CareCage MaintenanceHealth ChecksMicrosoft Office ProficiencyALAT or LAT Certification

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Hard Skills

Animal Health TreatmentsBlood CollectionInjectionsCage WashingEuthanasiaCage Change CycleRecord KeepingBreeding Colony MaintenanceOperating AutoclaveOrganizing Caging

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

LabTracksSteam AutoclaveBedding Dispenser

Certifications & Qualifications

ALAT CertificationLAT Certification

Industry Keywords

Animal HusbandryLaboratory StandardsOccupational Health PoliciesAnimal Dander Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Care for laboratory research mice and rats under supervision of the Animal Facility Manager and, at times, the Lead Husbandry Technician
Check cages daily for adequate food and water and replenish supplies
Change cages on the 10-day cage change cycle
Check and correct cage card information
Maintain animal room activity logs and husbandry records
Maintain changing hoods, ventilated animal housing racks, and related equipment
Perform daily animal health checks and report conditions to Laboratory Animal Technicians
Restock room supplies and maintain storage and procedure support areas
Clean and maintain animal rooms, support areas, and procedure labs
Perform routine animal health treatments, blood collection, and injections as assigned
Cross-train with LAT staff and perform breeding colony maintenance, including weaning litters and ear notching mice
Assist with cage washroom duties
Wash rodent cages and accessories and operate tunnel and rack washers
Organize cleaned caging and prepare it for autoclaving
Operate the steam autoclave and bedding dispenser
Add nesting material to bedding-filled cages
Prepare and label cleaning solutions
Perform rodent euthanasia
Clean and restock procedure rooms
Perform other assigned related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma required
Two years' general work experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Ability to pass post-employment physical as required by OLAW
Ability to work in an environment containing animal dander and dust particles
Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand motions; bending, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling
Ability to lift and stack feed and bedding bags up to 40 pounds
Ability to work 6:30–3:00 or 7:00–3:30 Monday through Friday
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Good time management and organizational skills
Adherence to safety and occupational health policies and procedures
Compliance with all training requirements
Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, and LabTracks
Must wear required personal protective equipment
Certifications and licenses: None required; ALAT or LAT certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Institute-supplied scrubs, face mask, shoe covers, hair bonnet, and task-related personal protective equipment
Required EH&S and department training courses
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for the hiring process