Main Responsibilities: Review, comprehend and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), IACUC policies, safety and quality assurance standards related to assigned work area. Daily husbandry of the rodents in the vivarium to include the provision of feed, water, clean cages and enrichment. Basic sanitation and maintenance of colony rooms to include sweeping and mopping of animal quarters, rotating animal cages, racks and room supplies for cleaning according to schedule, disinfecting all areas in rooms. Monitor the health of the animals and report any sick or dead to the PVC and room lab contact staff. Receive and house shipments of animals. Bedding sample collection of sentinels; assist with sentinel program procedures