Non-clinical - Veterinary Services/Animal Technician

Ampcus, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc. is seeking an Animal Technician in San Francisco, CA. The role involves daily animal care, health monitoring, and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in animal handling, maintain accurate records, and work independently as well as part of a team. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with relevant experience preferred. Ampcus is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in animal handling or lab sanitation.
• Ability to communicate animal health concerns.
• Experience with record maintenance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal care and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Perform technical procedures for research support.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Record keeping

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Basic computer proficiency

Strong attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification (AALAS)

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title

Animal Technician

Location(s)

San Francisco, CA

Scope of Duties

• Animal care and husbandry.
• Room sanitation and maintenance.
• Animal health monitoring.
• Record keeping and documentation.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) supports faculty research programs by providing comprehensive services related to the care and use of laboratory animals. This includes animal procurement/receiving, daily care, and ongoing health monitoring of all species.

The Animal Technician is responsible for daily animal care in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations. Core responsibilities include cage and rack changing, feeding and watering animals per established protocols, and maintaining animal housing and equipment according to standard operating procedures.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate records such as per diem logs, animal health surveillance reports, feed logs, environmental monitoring (temperature/humidity), and animal inventory records. The role may also involve performing technical procedures in support of research activities.

Under the direction of the Animal Resources Supervisor or assigned lead, the Animal Technician is expected to independently perform all duties aligned with the Assistant Animal Technician role while contributing to LARC's operational and research support mission. This includes identifying, addressing, and promptly reporting any issues related to animal health, facility operations, or compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 1 year of experience in animal handling or operation of lab animal sanitation equipment.
• Ability to observe and communicate animal health concerns to veterinary and research staff.
• Experience maintaining accurate and compliant records.
• General knowledge of feeding, housing, and care requirements for multiple laboratory animal species.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (federal and accrediting agencies).
• Knowledge of sanitation, disinfectants, cage washers, and autoclave operations.
• Basic computer proficiency (email, barcode scanning, electronic reporting systems, timesheets).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs and workplace rules.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and reach for up to 7 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull heavy equipment。
• Must be able to wear required PPE (protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses, masks, respirators as needed).
• Compliance with facility rules (e.g., no eating/drinking in animal areas, no smoking on campus).

Education, Training, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One of the following:
  • Completion of training equivalent to Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification (AALAS) and 1 year of animal care experience
  • OR 2 years of relevant animal care experience
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.