<p>The Position</p> <p>Arrowhead is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to join our In Vivo Pharmacology team within the Biology Department at our Madison site. The successful candidate will be joining a team dedicated to animal care.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Performs routine animal handling and restraint </li><li>Perform routine cage changes </li><li>Perform animal health checks </li><li>Perform general husbandry duties </li><li>Sanitize animal holding rooms and equipment </li><li>May email researchers with study-specific updates </li><li>Euthanizes animals as needed following standard operating procedures </li><li>Follows all safety procedures including special precautions for working in ABSL2/+ rooms </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li><li>Records ear tags and updates animal census </li><li>Maintains animal holding room Daily Room Activity logs </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma </li><li>Some previous demonstrated experience working with rodents in a research laboratory setting </li><li>Background in animal husbandry, restraint and handling </li><li>Must demonstrate a commitment to quality care of laboratory animals </li><li>Must possess a strong attention to detail </li><li>Ability to read, record and communicate information </li><li>Position encounters animal waste (bedding, dust, and shavings) and odors (animal smell) up to 50% of shift </li><li>Able to use and manipulate tools and equipment, including but not limited to: Cage washer, scales, bedding dump station, bedding dispenser, animal transfer station, ID applicators, cleaning equipment </li></ul>