The Vivarium provides The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota research community with animal care, procurement services, veterinary knowledge, and maintenance of housing facilities for animal-related research activities. Under direction and supervision, the Lab Animal Care Technician is responsible for maintaining laboratory animals, assisting with surgical or other experimental procedures, and maintaining high standards of laboratory animal care and welfare. Duties include animal husbandry, maintaining, cleaning and sanitizing animal care equipment, providing experimental assistance and post-operative care. This is a temporary position and will be in place for one (1) year. This position is eligible for part time or full time.Focus of Job Respon