Animal Technician II - Duck Lab

Job description

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is seeking a detail-oriented Animal Technician to support animal care and laboratory operations at the Duck Research Laboratory located in Eastport, Long Island . In this role, you will contribute to the daily care of research animals, assist with laboratory procedures and quality control testing, and help maintain clean, organized, and compliant facilities. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and supporting research that advances animal health. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Employees working in the laboratory must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department. - Provide daily husbandry and care for ducks used in laboratory studies, including feeding, monitoring health, and maintaining clean, sanitized animal housing areas. - Maintain accurate and detailed records to ensure compliance with USDA and other regulatory requirements. - Clean, disinfect, and maintain laboratory, production, and storage areas, including sterilizing equipment and properly disposing of regula...