Animal Health Research Associate - On-Site in SF

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Job stability

Career growth

Job summary

Prestige Hospital System in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Research Associate for a 6+ month contract with potential for hire. This on-site role supports the Laboratory Animal Resource Center and partners with UCSF research projects to advance animal health and welfare.

Responsibilities include animal health surveillance, data management, SOP drafting, staff training, and collaboration with veterinarians. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in a related role;

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (required).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience running anesthesia (preferred).
• Excellent organizational, computer and technical skills for database management, file maintenance, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Valid California Driver’s license and participation in the California DMV’s Pull Notice System.
• Ability to review data, research protocols, or other written documents and provide guidance or training to research group or LARC units.
• Working knowledge of regulations and animal welfare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducting animal health surveillance for rodents and other species as assigned.
• Communicating lab and health information to researchers.
• Supporting website function and drafting SOP’s.
• Providing training to Lab or LARC staff.
• Participating in rodent sentinel health or similar programs.
• Performing necropsy techniques and other diagnostic or clinical diagnostic techniques.
• Assisting LARC’s animal health and rodent health programs and supporting LARC veterinarians and UCSF research projects.
• Performing administrative tasks as needed by LARC.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Prestige Hospital System in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Research Associate for a 6+ month contract with potential for hire. This on-site role supports the Laboratory Animal Resource Center and partners with UCSF research projects to advance animal health and welfare.

Responsibilities include animal health surveillance, data management, SOP drafting, staff training, and collaboration with veterinarians. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in a related role;