Vivarium Technician II

CSUDH, Toro Auxiliary Partners

Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Benefited | Onsite |

About CSUDH Toro Auxiliary Partners
The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Toro Auxiliary Partners was established in 1968 as the university's strategic partner. The Auxiliary provides essential services, supports innovative programs, and enhances initiatives that are integral to the university’s educational mission.

About CSU Dominguez Hills
Founded in 1960, CSU Dominguez Hills is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The university is recognized for its rich diversity and serves as a vital educational hub for the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Its mission is to foster academic excellence and community engagement in a dynamic, metropolitan environment.

About the Position

The Vivarium Technician provides daily care and husbandry for laboratory animals housed in the CSUDH vivarium. These primarily include zebrafish, goldfish, guppies, mice, and/or rats. This position supports biomedical research by maintaining animal health, ensuring facility cleanliness, and following all animal welfare and regulatory standards.

Position Information

Employment at Toro Auxiliary Partners is on an at-will basis. It can be terminated by either an employee or Toro Auxiliary Partners at any time with or without cause or advanced notice. Permanent status can neither be obtained nor granted.

This position is full-time, non-exempt, benefited, plus employer-sponsored health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and sick/vacation pay.

Hourly Rate: $22.00 to $26.00 Depending on Experience
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Animal Husbandry - Fish

• Provide daily care for laboratory zebrafish and other fish species, including feeding, weekly water quality testing, and refilling buffer tanks as needed.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior and report concerns to veterinary and supervisory staff.
• Maintain accurate records of animal counts, health observations, facility parameters, and husbandry activities.
• Maintain record of proper environmental conditions (temperature, pH, water chemistry, light/dark cycles).
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain fish facility rooms, tanks, tank racks, and equipment.

Animal Husbandry - Rodents

• Provide daily care for laboratory mice and rats, including feeding, watering, and cage maintenance.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior and report concerns to veterinary and supervisory staff.
• Maintain accurate records of animal counts, health observations, and husbandry activities.
• Maintain record of proper environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light/dark cycles).
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain animal rooms, racks, and equipment.

Research Support

• Conduct procurement activities consistent with the CSUDH Animal Procurement Guidelines
• Assist with animal transfers, colony maintenance, and quarantining as needed
• Support basic experimental setups as directed by research staff (e.g., delivering assigned feed based on animal age and experimental condition)

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30–40 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in environments with animal allergens

 Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Biology, chemistry/biochemistry, psychology, or related scientific discipline preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to accurately read and record numeric information
• Ability to accurately follow precise, often complex, directions
• Strong record-keeping skills
• Punctuality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be comfortable working with laboratory animals, especially freshwater fishes and rodents

Work Environment

• Laboratory animal vivarium
• Regular exposure to fish, rodents, bedding materials, wet environments, and cleaning chemicals
• Work schedules may include weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts, depending on facility needs

Application Period
Applications will be reviewed beginning July 3, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
 

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity
Toro Auxiliary Partners is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against individuals based on race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the TAP Human Resources Office at (310) 243-1070.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
This notation reflects our commitment to affirmative action for minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, in compliance with regulatory requirements.

E-Verify Employment Authorization
This position requires new hire/re-hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, candidates must provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

Conditions of Employment

At-Will Employment: Employment at Toro Auxiliary Partners is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Permanent status is neither offered nor guaranteed.

Mandated Reporter: This position is classified as a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Compliance with the Act is a condition of employment.

Background Check: All candidates must pass a background check, including a criminal records check, as a condition of employment. Positions deemed sensitive, including this role, require heightened scrutiny due to the potential for harm to individuals, children, animals, property, or the financial security of CSUDH Toro Auxiliary Partners. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect an applicant's status or the continued employment of current employees.

Salary : $22 - $26