Research Lab Animal Health Technician II

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks an Animal Health Technician II to provide paraveterinary care for campus animal research programs, investigator services, and procedure training.

This role supports clinical and laboratory management, animal conditioning and quarantine, and requires a science degree or RVT with experience, plus strong communication and safety practices. Accurate health records and adherence to SOPs are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in science or RVT + 3 years in laboratory animals.
• High school diploma + ALAT AALAS certification + 5 years in laboratory animals.
• Ability to recognize abnormalities in behavior of laboratory animals and signs of disease.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Skill in administering oral and parenteral medications including fluids.
• Skill in handling and restraining laboratory animals.
• Knowledge of basic anesthesia administration, monitoring and recovery
• Skill in collecting diagnostic samples (blood, urine, feces).
• Familiar with local, state, and federal regulations governing Animal Research

Responsabilités

• Provide paraveterinary health care duties related to UCLA animal research.
• Support campus animal health programs and investigator services training.
• Manage clinical and laboratory operations and animal conditioning & quarantine.
• Maintain health records with legible handwriting or computer systems.

Connaissances

Animal handling

Gavage administration

Parenteral injections

Surgical preparation

Diagnostics sample collection

Anesthesia monitoring

Recordkeeping

Safety compliance

Team communication

Formation

Bachelor's in science or RVT

High school diploma + ALAT/AALAS

Description du poste

The University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks an Animal Health Technician II to provide paraveterinary care for campus animal research programs, investigator services, and procedure training.

This role supports clinical and laboratory management, animal conditioning and quarantine, and requires a science degree or RVT with experience, plus strong communication and safety practices. Accurate health records and adherence to SOPs are essential in this position.