Outdoor Primate Care Technician

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking an Animal Technician to perform routine care in outdoor animal colonies and support indoor nonhuman primate procedures. The role requires monitoring health, feeding, and maintaining enclosures, under supervision, within NIH/OLAW/AAALAC standards.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety SOPs and regulations, with duties including assisting Principal Investigators and conducting basic laboratory procedures related to animal care.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of relevant work experience in animal care or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Experience in outdoor animal husbandry and care of laboratory animals.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Routine Animal Care
• 15% - Records Maintenance
• 15% - Experimental Assistance
• 10% - Repair Modifications Of Structures In The Outdoor Caging System

Skills

Animal care

Observation

Health monitoring

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking an Animal Technician to perform routine care in outdoor animal colonies and support indoor nonhuman primate procedures. The role requires monitoring health, feeding, and maintaining enclosures, under supervision, within NIH/OLAW/AAALAC standards.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety SOPs and regulations, with duties including assisting Principal Investigators and conducting basic laboratory procedures related to animal care.