Laboratory Animal Health Specialist

Siri InfoSolutions, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF is seeking a motivated Staff Research Associate II to join the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) on campus in San Francisco. The role supports animal health, welfare, veterinary care, and research programs under supervision of veterinarians.

Responsibilities include health monitoring, basic veterinary procedures, diagnostic activities, SOP preparation, and maintaining animal health records. Travel between UCSF facilities is required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and welfare of laboratory animals (rodents focus).
• Assist with basic veterinary care and health surveillance.
• Support rodent sentinel health monitoring programs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Organizational skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Onsite work

Travel between UCSF facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UCSF is seeking a motivated Staff Research Associate II to join the Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) on campus in San Francisco. The role supports animal health, welfare, veterinary care, and research programs under supervision of veterinarians.

Responsibilities include health monitoring, basic veterinary procedures, diagnostic activities, SOP preparation, and maintaining animal health records. Travel between UCSF facilities is required; training will be provided.