We are seeking an Animal Research Technician for a 15-months-regular position (Replacement for Maternity Leave) to work within the Animal Facilities Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station: Seoul, Korea)

Job Description

This job is responsible for housing laboratory animals and maintaining appropriate animal research environment according to the IVI guidelines and SOPs.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals

• Animal Care:
  • Feeding & Housing Environment: Ensure animals are fed regularly and that their housing environment is maintained in good condition.
  • Health Monitoring: Regularly check the condition of the animals. Separate and treat those in poor health based on the ARF supervisor’s instructions.
  • Cage Exchange: Replace cages with new ones weekly to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
  • Water & Feed Supply: Provide water and feed to animals bi-weekly.
  • Health Separation & Treatment: Isolate sick animals and follow ARF supervisor’s orders for their treatment.

2. Maintenance of Animal Housing Environment and Supplies

• Environmental Monitoring:
  • Temperature & Humidity Checks: Daily monitoring of temperature and humidity levels. Conduct comprehensive environmental checks every three months and report findings to the ARF supervisor.
• Equipment & Supplies Maintenance:
  • Equipment Check: Regularly inspect animal housing equipment and ARF-related equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Infectious Waste Management: Collect and properly dispose of infected materials in the infectious waste box. Sterilize these materials as necessary.
  • Cleaning Supplies: Wash and autoclave animal housing supplies when needed.
  • Supply Transfer: Move sterile cages, housing supplies, and personal protective equipment to ARF clean storage and labs.
  • Disinfection: Prepare and apply disinfectants for each housing area and laboratory. Clean and disinfect housing rooms daily.

3. Support for ARF Management and Research Activities

Job Requirements and Qualifications

1. Education Requirements

• Junior college graduate or university graduate (전문대졸 이상)
• A laboratory animal related department graduate or graduating student
• Animal research experienced person of KALAT (Korea Association for Laboratory Animal Technician) Certificate holders will be given preference

2. Related Field Work Experience

• 2+ years

3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• Knowledge of housing and laboratory animals

4. Language Proficiency

• Basic in English