Career Opportunities

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Vivarium Support Technician provides comprehensive animal care for various species, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals, ensuring daily husbandry and maintaining breeding colonies. It assists in training faculty, staff, and students in proper animal handling, care, and research procedures. Responsibilities include meticulous record-keeping of animal health, managing supplies and ordering processes, overseeing maintenance of facility equipment, coordinating vivarium space usage, and supervising student assistant schedules. The technician also collaborates closely with institutional committees and departments to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and to maintain smooth operational continuity.

• Perform daily animal husbandry for diverse species.
• Maintain accurate records of animal care and health.
• Assist in training staff and students in proper animal handling.
• Oversee maintenance and order supplies.
• Manage student assistant scheduling and supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of experience providing instructional support services for a Biology unit or related discipline acting as a student assistant, or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline;   OR equivalent to an AA degree with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment in a related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience;   OR  equivalent to a BA degree with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a related discipline may be substituted for the experience. [NOTE:  Number of units and courses must be included on resume if using education substitution.]
• Master's degree in Biology or 2+ years of lab animal care or zoological institution (or similar) husbandry experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient animal husbandry and care skills.
• Effective organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and training competencies.
• Knowledge of animal care regulations and compliance standards.
• Capability to handle and maintain facility equipment.
• Ability to respond promptly to emergencies.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Instructional Support Technician I / 1615 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $2103 - $2127 (FTE 0.5) per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $2103 - $3649.50 (FTE 0.5) per month.
• HOURS: Part Time; 20 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May need to respond to on-site vivarium emergencies at any time.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. 

General Information

• Applications received through May 20, 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.