Technician, Animal Research Facilities [LKCMedicine]

at  NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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

Please refer the Job description for details