Animal Care Technician – On-Site with Benefits

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis TRACS is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide humane care for laboratory animals and support teaching and research programs on-site in Davis, CA. You will feed, water, clean cages, monitor health, and report irregularities to veterinary staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining animal housing, assisting with euthanasia procedures, and ensuring sanitation standards with BSL‑1/2/3 facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience and skill with the care and welfare of laboratory research animals and/or other related experience in animal care.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions regarding cage cleaning and animal care.
• Knowledge of various laboratory animal species used in academic or pharmaceutical research.
• Strong written and verbal communication; maintain legible records.
• Basic computer skills to use email and UC Davis software systems.

Responsibilities

• 55% - Animal Care
• 15% - Animal Health
• 15% - Maintenance & Recordkeeping; Transportation of Animal, Supplies and Equipment
• 15% - Room/Area Sanitation

Skills

Animal care

Recordkeeping

Communication

Computer skills

BSL knowledge

Education

No formal education required

Job description

University of California, Davis TRACS is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide humane care for laboratory animals and support teaching and research programs on-site in Davis, CA. You will feed, water, clean cages, monitor health, and report irregularities to veterinary staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining animal housing, assisting with euthanasia procedures, and ensuring sanitation standards with BSL‑1/2/3 facilities.