Position Title: Associate Lab Support Technician
Work Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Assignment Duration: 06 Months
Work Schedule: 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
 
Position Summary:
Ideal candidate is physically capable who can thrive in a hands-on, routine-driven cage wash environment.
Ideal applicants will have experience in warehouse, production, manufacturing, or other physically demanding roles and be able to follow SOPs, retain training quickly, and work safely around cage wash equipment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Operate animal husbandry-related equipment such as cage wash, autoclave, laminar air flow cabinets, and other equipment.
• Routinely wash, autoclave, and prepare caging and equipment.
• Provide care for laboratory animals.
• Provide husbandry and perform cage change procedures.
• Perform and report daily health observations, handling and restraint of laboratory animals, notably rodents.
• Maintain and organize (5S, lean management) laboratory spaces for success of research.
• Provide supplies and support for investigators conducting scientific experiments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, use of hand, walk, bend, kneel, sit, and occasionally move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable): Strong punctuality and consistent attendance are critical, as is the ability to meet a 7:00 AM onsite start time without conflict between secondary jobs or outside obligations. Candidates must live within 25–30 miles of the site for commute reliability and be prepared to work full-time onsite in a team-oriented, structured environment. 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 20.00/hr.