Rodent Research Associate – Colony & Vet Support

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate 1 to support the Animal Resources team. Under supervision, you will provide technical and paraveterinary services, assisting in breeding colony management and delivering veterinary support.

The position requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to follow GLP SOPs and containment practices in a bio-containment facility. The work is performed on site with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously by phone, in person, and by e-mail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with faculty and staff with varying levels of veterinary training.
• Ability to use or learn word processing software, e-mail, spreadsheets, the internet and other computer programs.
• Ability to work accurately and with detail.
• Skill in writing clear and concise correspondence.
• Must be able to euthanize rats and mice using CO2 chambers and follow related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in breeding colony management under supervision.
• Provide veterinary support services as part of the team.

Skills

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Clear written communication

Laboratory safety and GLP

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate 1 to support the Animal Resources team. Under supervision, you will provide technical and paraveterinary services, assisting in breeding colony management and delivering veterinary support.

The position requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to follow GLP SOPs and containment practices in a bio-containment facility. The work is performed on site with standard hours.