Maintain and perform minor repair of laboratory equipment and animal enclosures; Order, stock, distribute, and maintain inventory of animal laboratory supplies; pick up supplies from local businesses as needed; Work with faculty to ensure animal species needed for teaching are available; Daily inspections to maintain general health of all animals; Notify Instrument & Laboratory Technician or Facilities Management about matters concerning maintenance such as water leaks, plugged drains, power outages, etc. in the animal care areas; Work with faculty regarding research needs, help design equipment needed to implement research needs while accommodating the health and care of the animals being used during the experiments; Perform animal care and husbandry functions necessary to maintain animal welfare during periods when student workers are unavailable, including weekends, holidays, and academic breaks. Train student workers in the proper care and handling of animals with which they will be working; Supervise student workers and student research assistants; Supervise students in feeding, watering and routine husbandry of avian, rodent, reptile and fish species used in both research and teaching; Supervise students in room sanitation and cage, tank, and equipment cleaning; Supervise student workers in performing tasks associated with maintaining avian and rodent breeding colonies; Supervise students during research to insure that animals are maintained properly.