Vivarium Support Technician I/II
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Job Description
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Equipment Operation- Expected to operate pressure washer and industrial cage washers, perform and document functions performed in the appropriate log, and clean and maintain all cages, automatic water lines, and other related equipment.
Animal Care- Feeding & watering animals according to their prescribed diets; Observing animals regularly during the day, noting & reporting any variances in eating, drinking or deviation from normal habits, to include obvious health issues with behavior, skin conditions, etc.; Observing & reporting changes in environmental parameters (i.e., temperature, humidity, lighting, etc.); Assisting in maintaining records of animals such as: weight, inoculation, experimentation, breeding, etc.
Incoming Animals- Transferring animals between buildings, cages, laboratories & holding areas; May drive van to transfer animals to Liberty; Completes these duties on a very limited basis - no more than 20% of overall job duties & responsibilities
Administration- Completes cage wash activities check-lists, logs & documentation accurately & within appropriate time-frames; Analyze trends for efficient processing for needed inventory, Predictive upkeep of equipment maintenance including water machine; Documents & reports equipment malfunctions to management; Maintains proper record keeping of washer & sterilizer quality assurance testing; Completes housekeeping logs and documentation accurately and within appropriate time frames; Maintains appropriate inventory levels of housekeeping supplies.
Training- Attends DVS sponsored training sessions, species specific identification & treatment sessions. Obtains training regarding equipment maintenance and or animal care taking duties.
Provides overall support of regulatory compliance and the needs for the facility and animal research. Understand and supports non-barrier animal care-taking duties.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS TECHNICIAN I
- High school diploma or GED
JOB QUALIFICATIONS TECHNICIAN II
High school diploma or GED
2+ years related experience
Current driver's license
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
Referral bonus program for current staff!
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Primary Location
Location R
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
Veterinary Service
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
