Animal Laboratory Technician

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking an Animal Laboratory Technician to ensure optimal animal care for biomedical research. Responsibilities include daily care, facility sanitation, and health evaluations. Candidates should have relevant experience and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure animal care complies with regulations.
• Perform routine cleaning of cages and equipment.
• Evaluate animal health daily.

Skills

Animal Care

Basic Computer Skills

Animal Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

The University of Southern California, Department of Animal Resources is seeking a reliable, dependable, self-motivated, and responsible individual for the position of Animal Laboratory Technician. The department is dedicated to providing optimal animal care for animals housed at the university for biomedical research and teaching purposes.

The Animal Laboratory Technicians are responsible for daily animal care (cleaning, feeding, watering), facility cleaning and sanitation, documenting environmental conditions, and observing animal health and welfare to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. The position requires basic computer skills, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and standing for most of the day. Technicians must work on a schedule, including weekends and holidays, with rotations across USC campuses as assigned.

About USC

The University of Southern California is a leading private research university in Los Angeles, offering diverse interdisciplinary programs and fostering a culture of public service. For more information, visit www.usc.edu.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Ensure animal care complies with state and federal regulations, promoting well-being and minimizing discomfort.
2. Provide food and water, ensuring they are contamination-free.
3. Offer environmental enrichment and exercise for larger animals as needed.
4. Perform humane euthanasia following established protocols.
5. Evaluate animal health daily and communicate issues to veterinary staff and Principal Investigators.
6. Perform routine cleaning of cages and equipment, maintaining cleanliness of facilities.
7. Maintain organization of cages, equipment, and supplies.
8. Keep accurate paper and electronic records of animal care, cleaning, environmental conditions, and equipment maintenance.
9. Assist veterinarians and investigators with handling animals during procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; combined experience/education can substitute. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, with combined education/experience acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree; 2 years of experience; Assistant ALT Certification; experience in veterinary hospitals, kennels, or research labs; animal handling skills.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

Compensation

The hourly rate is $18.91. Salary considerations include responsibilities, experience, education, skills, legal and contractual factors, and market conditions.