Accept deliveries of equipment and supplies from vendors. Process and store supplies in assigned storage areas upon delivery. Verify delivered supplies against delivery documentation and submit delivery documentation to the supervisor.May work without onsite supervision on weekends and holidays to provide care for all species including USDA covered species. Completes all required documentation for weekend work.Provides backup by operating cagewash equipment, including rack washers, tunnel washers, and autoclaves. Sanitize animal housing equipment using cagewashing machines. Fill drinking bottles with fresh water and cages with bedding. Perform routine maintenance on equipment as required. Operate autoclaves to sterilize equipment as needed. Maintain all required records and perform all required steps to ensure adequacy of sanitation.Prepares and uses dips, sprays, detergents, and disinfectants. Clean cages, pens, and animal quarters. Maintain and sanitize animal rooms, equipment, and facilities to prevent infections and disease. Report any equipment that requires repairs or maintenance.Provide animal husbandry and care to USDA covered species, rodents and other species as required. Works in specialized and complex housing environments to care for research animals. Perform routine checks on the automatic watering system. Prepares or mixes feed according to specific instructions. Observe animals for signs of disease and/or illness and reports conditions to the veterinary group. Completes all required documentation, including per diem sheets, checklists, animal records, and files.Set up incoming animal deliveries. Receives, identifies, and cages newly arrived animals. Transfers or transports animals, feed, and bedding materials.Other duties as assigned.