Lab Animal Care Technician – Research Facility

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Technician at University of California - Los Angeles Health will provide daily animal care and husbandry support within NRB and Satellite Facilities, including feeding, watering, cage changes, health observations, sanitation, and documentation.

The position supports rodents, pigeons, guinea pigs, finches and other research animals, with flexibility to respond to changing needs across facilities, including transport, supply management, and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of related animal experience or training.
• Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of animal habits and appearances to notice deviations from normal.
• Skill in handling a variety of animals to prevent injury or distress.
• Ability to lift 50 lb feeds, 60-70 lb animals, and push 200-300 lb cageracks.
• Knowledge of sampling techniques for laboratory studies.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, maintain records, and identify animals.
• Clear communication to obtain information, explain changes, and communicate with staff.
• Ability to euthanize rats and mice using CO2 chambers; proper labeling and disposal.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal care and husbandry within NRB and satellite facilities.
• Feed, water, cage changes, sanitation, and documentation of care activities.
• Support cross-coverage and operational needs across facilities, including transport and supply management.
• Observe and report health and welfare of research animals and maintain GLP documentation.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory safety

Record keeping

Communication

Contamination control

Euthanasia procedures

GLP knowledge

Weekend availability

Biocontainment awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

FoxPro

Job description

The Animal Technician at University of California - Los Angeles Health will provide daily animal care and husbandry support within NRB and Satellite Facilities, including feeding, watering, cage changes, health observations, sanitation, and documentation.

The position supports rodents, pigeons, guinea pigs, finches and other research animals, with flexibility to respond to changing needs across facilities, including transport, supply management, and weekend coverage.