Animal Care Technician - Research Lab (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

On-site parking

Job summary

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.

Skills

Animal care experience

Follow written instructions

Species knowledge

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Driving license

Education

No minimum education

Tools

UC Davis software systems

Email

Job description

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.