Animal Care Technician (ANML TCHN)
University of California, Davis
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University of California, Davis seeks an Animal Care Technician to provide hands-on animal care in TRACS facilities. This role supports biomedical teaching and research by feeding, cleaning, monitoring health, and reporting concerns to veterinary staff.
Euthanasia and transportation of animals may be required in a 100% on-site position. Responsibilities include maintaining animal housing, adhering to federal/state/university regulations, and following UC Davis policies.
Qualifications
- Experience in care and welfare of laboratory animals and/or related animal care experience.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Knowledge of laboratory animal species used in research.
Responsibilities
- Provide animal care by feeding, watering and cleaning animal caging and equipment.
- Assess animal health and report illnesses to veterinary staff.
- Perform rodent euthanasia.
- Maintain and repair animal housing equipment.
- Keep records and transport animals and supplies.
- Work may occur in BSL-1, BSL-2 or BSL-3 facilities.
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Under supervision in an area of TRACS space that houses animals, provide adequate care following all regulations set forth by federal, state and university policies. Provide animal care by feeding, watering, and cleaning various animal caging and equipment used in biomedical research and teaching. Assess animal health by identifying and reporting all sick animals to veterinary staff. Perform rodent euthanasia. Keep animal rooms/areas clean by utilizing different agents to clean, disinfect and sanitize animal rooms. Maintain and repair animal housing equipment. Perform recordkeeping and transport animals and supplies. These duties may be performed in a BSL 1, BSL 2 and/or BSL 3 facility.
Under supervision in an area of TRACS space that houses animals, provide adequate care following all regulations set forth by federal, state and university policies. Provide animal care by feeding, watering, and cleaning various animal caging and equipment used in biomedical research and teaching. Assess animal health by identifying and reporting all sick animals to veterinary staff. Perform rodent euthanasia. Keep animal rooms/areas clean by utilizing different agents to clean, disinfect and sanitize animal rooms. Maintain and repair animal housing equipment. Perform recordkeeping and transport animals and supplies. These duties may be performed in a BSL 1, BSL 2 and/or BSL 3 facility.
- Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
- no minimum education required
- Experience and skill with the care and welfare of laboratory research animals and/or other related experience in animal care.
- Experience and/or solid skills to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; experience understanding and following written and verbal instructions regarding cage cleaning and supporting animal care is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of various species of laboratory animals used in academic or pharmaceutical research.
- Skills to communicate effectively in verbal and written form and maintain legible records.
- Basic computer skills to use email and log into various UC Davis software systems.
- Skill to understand the physical, behavioral and environmental requirements of individual species and be able to recognize common medical problems in laboratory animals.
- AALAS certification at the ALAT level or higher.
- Experience with husbandry procedures for standard lab animal species and the skills to recognize sick animals, report the condition to veterinary staff, and assist with their treatment and/or perform rodent euthanasia.
- Experience with following Standard Operating Procedures and instructions, as well as understanding and following animal husbandry and welfare systems, policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. TRACS-specific knowledge in this area is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
- 55% - Animal Care
- 15% - Animal Health
- 15% - Maintenance & Repair; Recordkeeping; Transportation of Animal, Supplies and Equipment
- 15% - Room/Area Sanitation
Under direction of the campus Attending Veterinarian, TRACS ensures humane care and use of animals used in teaching and research and is a leader in UC Davis' Animal Care Program. TRACS is dedicated to helping conduct animal experiments in accordance with the highest scientific and ethical principles and assisting with the advancement of scientific knowledge and the future of research goals set forth by the University of California and the UC Davis campus.
- Salary or Pay Range: $27.07/hr. - $31.87/hr.
- Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: ANML TCHN
- UC Job Code: 009525
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): To be determined by supervisor
- Location: Davis
- Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. SCHEDULE: Incumbent must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. There is restricted vacation during peak holiday times. Position will rotate to different TRACS locations in Davis and Sacramento, as needed, on short notice. This may include working under different supervisors and working with different animal species. Parking rates may vary and are based on parking zones. Incumbent will be responsible for parking costs should they elect this transportation method. More information about parking and other transportation options can be found on the UC Davis and UC Davis Health Transportation Services websites. May be required to work in the case of an emergency or major event. Incumbent may be assigned to an alternate work schedule to include weekends and holidays based on business needs. Will occasionally work weekends and holidays as a backup for TRACS maintained facilities. DRIVING: Valid CA driver’s license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. Some driving of campus vehicles involved. Must take Campus Drivers Safety course. OTHER WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY: Work under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy, including the Occupational Health Program. Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials (may include biohazards, chemical hazards, and radioactive material) and/or infectious diseases are present such as BSL-2 or BSL-3 projects. Must qualify for Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance for ABSL-3 laboratory access and UCDMC/Shriners Hospital Access, as needed. No smoking, eating or drinking in cage wash areas and animal areas. Promote a safe work environment. Substantial contact with animals. Work with all lab animal species housed in TRACS facilities. Communicate directly with PI's (principal investigators) in a professional and respectful manner. OTHER EXPECTATIONS: Complete AALAS certification of Assistant Lab Animal Tech (ALAT) within 1 year of hire. Read and follow all the expectations for an Animal Care Technician. Must review and adhere to the TRACS Employee Handbook and all applicable UC policies, processes, and programs. Required attendance at training classes at department’s discretion. The department does not offer compensatory time off (CTO), but overtime pay will be offered in accordance with applicable policy and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together. As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere. To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
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