Animal Care Assistant III

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Veterinary Service Center is seeking an Animal Care Assistant III to perform advanced animal husbandry, support cagewash operations, and train lower-level staff. The role requires ALAT certification, a strong client-service mindset, and experience in an animal research environment, with physical duties including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Works within a collaborative team in a secure facility, with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• ALAT certification or higher
• Proven ability to build productive relationships within a diverse research community (client service)
• Experience training staff
• Experience working in a cage wash facility within an animal research environment

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced animal husbandry techniques across various species.
• Support cagewash operations and related facilities tasks.
• Provide training to lower-level Animal Care Assistants.
• Read, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Skills

ALAT certification

Client service

Training employees

Cage wash experience

iPad familiarity

Tools

iPad

Job description

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

About Us:

The Veterinary Service Center (VSC) at Stanford University provides Laboratory Animal Care and operates within the Department of Comparative Medicine. We are fully accredited by the Association for Accreditation and Assessment of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). Our vision is to pioneer in laboratory animal care, driving research innovations from bench to bedside.

Position Summary:

Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (6:45-3:15PM or 7:00-3:30PM).

The Veterinary Service Center within the Department of Comparative Medicine is seeking an Animal Care Assistant III to perform advanced animal husbandry techniques in a variety of animals, support cagewash operations, and provide training to lower-level Animal Care Assistants.

Desired Qualifications:

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences (AALAS) certification as a Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or higher.
• Experience and success in establishing productive relationships within a diverse research community that reflects a strong "client service" commitment.
• Experience training employees.
• Experience working in a cage wash facility within an animal research environment.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (to the below under "Responsibilities")

• Must be able to read, write, understand, communicate and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Must be able to work with team members in a cooperative fashion and have good communication skills
• Intermediate desktop computational skills and familiarity with handheld device (e.g. iPad).

Physical Requirements:

• Often lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently handle materials up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally carry/pull up to 60 lbs, push over 60 lbs.
• Walk/stand for long periods.
• Bend, squat, reach above shoulder level.
• Often use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception.
• Ability to talk and to hear.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving cages, feed, supplies, and equipment of at least 50 lbs.
  

Working Conditions:

• May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
• Work in direct contact with animals and all components of animal housing and animal research environment.
• May be exposed to dust, fumes or gases, chemicals or toxic substances.
• Work occurs in a secured facility, in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
• The incumbent should be free of animal-related allergies.
• The incumbent will be required to complete an initial and annual Occupational Health Surveillance questionnaire and may be required to undergo a physical examination and/or immunizations.
• Must observe and support good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and equipment. Expected to follow all safety requirements and procedures.
• Must undergo regular hearing testing.
• Must be able to work while using a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator).